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N998 WVJ

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,899 mi
Last recorded84,899 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 WVJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,899 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 84,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,433 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 81,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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N998 WVJ 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 N998 WVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N998 WVJ registered?

N998 WVJ is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 November 1995.

Is N998 WVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N998 WVJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N998 WVJ have outstanding finance?

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