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N125 LUG

1996 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,304 mi
Last recorded98,304 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 LUG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,795 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 93,446 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 93,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 89,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 82,856 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 78,517 miles

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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N125 LUG is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N125 LUG, 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 N125 LUG registered?

N125 LUG is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 27 May 1996.

Is N125 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 LUG shows 8 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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