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N117 GLU

1996 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,373 mi
Last recorded67,373 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 GLU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,373 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 67,373 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)

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

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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N117 GLU is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 107,364 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 N117 GLU, 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 30 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 N117 GLU registered?

N117 GLU is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N117 GLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N117 GLU shows 2 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 N117 GLU have outstanding finance?

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