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N128 BVU

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,242 mi
Last recorded167,242 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 BVU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 167,242 miles

corrosion both rear archs

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion and condition of exhaust

condition n/s/ headlamp glass

corrosion on all chassis rails BORDERLINE

heavy underside corrosion on all of vehicle

interior mirror missing

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

oil leak on engine

play in steering rack

power steering reservior damp

Fail 26 Oct 2012 167,242 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

condition n/s/ headlamp glass

corrosion and condition of exhaust

corrosion both rear archs

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on all chassis rails BORDERLINE

heavy underside corrosion on all of vehicle

interior mirror missing

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

oil leak on engine

play in steering rack

power steering reservior damp

Pass 31 Oct 2011 162,998 miles

corrosion on both floor to sills

corrosion on both sills

corrosion on exhaust center box

interior mirror missing

n/s headlight glass

o/s/f seat

underside corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2010 158,946 miles

air bag light on

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion o/s floor to sill

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

heavy corrision n/s floor to sill borderline

indicators mirror missing

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

Fail 15 Oct 2010 158,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear 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)

air bag light on

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion o/s floor to sill

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

heavy corrision n/s floor to sill borderline

indicators mirror missing

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

Pass 19 Oct 2009 154,623 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 154,613 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008
Fail 24 Oct 2008 151,781 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 149,709 miles

corrosion on both front and rear brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust and slight blow from front joint

corrosion on n/s sill

general underside corrosion

uneven wear on both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm

wear in steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2006 147,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N128 BVU is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N128 BVU, 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 N128 BVU registered?

N128 BVU is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N128 BVU safe to buy?

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