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N973 DPU

1995 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,849 mi
Last recorded125,849 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 DPU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 125,849 miles

Oil leak

Rec centre exhaust insucure

Fail 21 Aug 2007 125,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Rec centre exhaust insucure

Pass 22 Aug 2006 115,640 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 106,847 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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N973 DPU is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N973 DPU, 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 N973 DPU registered?

N973 DPU is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N973 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N973 DPU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N973 DPU have outstanding finance?

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