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N206 GVX

1996 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,126 mi
Last recorded95,126 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 GVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,866 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 92,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,092 miles

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2014 90,092 miles

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

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,091 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 83,580 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2011 83,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 81,016 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 78,011 miles

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

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

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

advise engine under tray fitted

advise surface rusting nearside /offside lower outer sills

Pass 13 May 2008 75,168 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 75,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 64,362 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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N206 GVX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N206 GVX, 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 N206 GVX registered?

N206 GVX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N206 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N206 GVX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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