MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,631 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
see advice sheet issued 24/02/2006; Test no. 641605056003
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak
power steering fluid level low
slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing
o/s wiper smearing - just acceptable
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
RECOMMEND ATTENTION - signs of fluid on power steering rack
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s washer jet blocked
n/s/f brake hose badly perished - recommend replacement
noise from prop shaft when rotated
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N197 OGC is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N197 OGC, 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 N197 OGC registered?
N197 OGC is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 April 1996.
Is N197 OGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for N197 OGC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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