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N975 BAR

1995 Ford Scorpio

Purple Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,683 mi
Last recorded144,683 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 BAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 144,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Dec 2007 137,556 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 137,556 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 130,363 miles

nearside rear bump stop loose

offside front steering rack gaiter perished but not split

Pass 26 Jul 2005 121,840 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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N975 BAR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N975 BAR, 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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N975 BAR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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