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N128 LGH

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,551 mi
Last recorded180,551 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 LGH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 180,551 miles

exhaust corroded and slight leak at clamps

front bumper damaged

nearside front brake flexi full of cracks

nearside front indicator discoloured

nearside front seatbelt reciever cover missing

nearside mirror slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre low presure and sidewall damaged

offside front and rear rims slightly out of shape

offside headlamp damaged

offside rear inner side light inop

oil leaks

oil level low

pas pipe areas damp

underside of vehicle corosion

wear in steering rack

Fail 24 Aug 2006 180,480 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 174,324 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 174,324 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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 LGH is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N128 LGH, 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 LGH registered?

N128 LGH is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N128 LGH safe to buy?

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