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N979 RAV

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,003 mi
Last recorded137,003 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 RAV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 137,003 miles

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

near side front has a steel wheel fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2006 136,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 133,212 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 133,162 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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N979 RAV is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N979 RAV, 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 N979 RAV registered?

N979 RAV is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 October 1995.

Is N979 RAV safe to buy?

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