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N971 CHK

1995 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,319 mi
Last recorded110,319 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 CHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 110,319 miles

Oil leak

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

slight leak on power steering

some play in the steering rack ok for mot test

Fail 10 Sep 2009 106,405 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

vehicle underguard fitted restricting underside inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2009 106,405 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

vehicle underguard fitted restricting underside inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2008 103,941 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2008 103,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2007 98,937 miles

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

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Feb 2007 98,937 miles

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 2 Sep 2005 87,979 miles

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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N971 CHK is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N971 CHK, 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 N971 CHK registered?

N971 CHK is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 25 September 1995.

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