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N194 FVW

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,097 mi
Last recorded133,097 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 FVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 133,097 miles

1. no oil on dipstick. 2. o/s step to sill becoming weak due to corrosion. 3. n/s and o/s outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion, small hole on o/s 4. both rear tyres at legal limits. 5. damage to wind screen within m.o.t limits at time of test.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 130,624 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 130,595 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

1. both outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion. 2. both rear tyres near legal limits. 3. slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 128,668 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 128,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 23 Aug 2006 125,750 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 125,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N194 FVW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N194 FVW, 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 N194 FVW registered?

N194 FVW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N194 FVW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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