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N962 XKR

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,737 mi
Last recorded121,737 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN962 XKR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 121,737 miles

A/C belt missing

Alternator belt very perished

Battery light on

Corrosion to o/s/f sill - outside an area

Corrosion within 30cm of o/s/f suspension mount - on limit

Exhaust system well corroded

Front discs worn

Gearbox has oil leak

Oil leak - rocker cover areas

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight dampness around p/s pump

Slight play in o/s steering arm

Various areas of corrosion to o/s outer sill area - close to limit

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside - outside perscribed areas

Various areas of vehicle underside corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/r arch corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit!

Fail 27 Oct 2009 121,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

A/C belt missing

Alternator belt very perished

Battery light on

Corrosion to o/s/f sill - outside an area

Corrosion within 30cm of o/s/f suspension mount - on limit

Exhaust system well corroded

Front discs worn

Gearbox has oil leak

Oil leak - rocker cover areas

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight dampness around p/s pump

Slight play in o/s steering arm

Various areas of corrosion to o/s outer sill area - close to limit

Various areas of corrosion to vehicle underside - outside perscribed areas

Various areas of vehicle underside corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/r arch corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit!

Pass 3 Sep 2008 117,119 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 110,371 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 110,347 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 102,354 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 102,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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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N962 XKR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N962 XKR, 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 N962 XKR registered?

N962 XKR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N962 XKR safe to buy?

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