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N897 BBG

1995 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,632 mi
Last recorded124,632 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 BBG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2006 124,632 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 124,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?

Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
4,356
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,799
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 6,622
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,115
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N897 BBG is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,515 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Scorpio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N897 BBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Scorpio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N897 BBG registered?

N897 BBG is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 October 1995.

Is N897 BBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 BBG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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