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N123 XTO

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,114 mi
Last recorded95,114 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 XTO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 95,114 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 95,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 91,535 miles

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

slight damage to n/s door mirror

slight leak to n/s front exhaust section

slight play to o/s front bottom balljiont

Pass 24 Nov 2005 87,053 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

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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N123 XTO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N123 XTO, 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.

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What year was N123 XTO registered?

N123 XTO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N123 XTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 XTO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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