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N980 SJW

1995 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,840 mi
Last recorded219,840 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 SJW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2006 219,840 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 219,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2005 211,712 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 211,712 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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N980 SJW 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 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 N980 SJW, 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 N980 SJW registered?

N980 SJW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 October 1995.

Is N980 SJW safe to buy?

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