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N198 HPU

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,773 mi
Last recorded148,773 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 HPU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 148,773 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 148,769 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Oil leak

Power steering rack damp

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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N198 HPU is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N198 HPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N198 HPU registered?

N198 HPU is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N198 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 HPU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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