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N189 HBP

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,334 mi
Last recorded75,334 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 HBP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,164 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,344 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2009 61,175 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 61,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

advise o/s/r tyre sign of pearishing

Pass 13 Sep 2008 54,106 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tread on each rear tyre less than 3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,731 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 49,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,174 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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N189 HBP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N189 HBP, 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 N189 HBP registered?

N189 HBP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N189 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N189 HBP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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