MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres wearing on edges offside rear chassis leg rusty both steering rack arms have slight play
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both inner sills corrodeing †nearside rear lights earthing slightly †offside rear chassis leg corroded †front brake disc worn
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
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N185 GLU is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 N185 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.
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What year was N185 GLU registered?
N185 GLU is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 April 1996.
Is N185 GLU safe to buy?
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