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N969 SEL

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,248 mi
Last recorded178,248 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN969 SEL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 178,248 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

near side front wheel bearing slightley

Pass 31 Oct 2007 162,644 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both sills heavy rust

car underside poor condition

front number plate cracked

fuel vapor pipe heavy corossion

o/s/floor heavy corossion

o/s/rear bump stop partly missing

rear bumper damaged

rear chassis both sides in front of rear wheels heavy corossion

side lights not working with ignition of but working on park switch

wheel arch covers

Fail 31 Oct 2007 162,644 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both sills heavy rust

car underside poor condition

front number plate cracked

fuel vapor pipe heavy corossion

o/s/floor heavy corossion

o/s/rear bump stop partly missing

rear bumper damaged

rear chassis both sides in front of rear wheels heavy corossion

side lights not working with ignition of but working on park switch

wheel arch covers

Fail 26 Oct 2006 151,605 miles

N/S/R light slightly affected by indicators

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S front to rear brake pipe rusty

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Plastic covers fitted underneath

Pass 26 Oct 2006 151,605 miles

N/S/R light slightly affected by indicators

O/S front to rear brake pipe rusty

Plastic covers fitted underneath

Pass 7 Nov 2005 136,825 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 136,825 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both outer sills rusting.

Front number plate cracked.

O/S Headlamp lens chiped but not affecting beam pattern.

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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N969 SEL is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue 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 N969 SEL, 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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N969 SEL is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 November 1995.

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