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N210 VHP

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,843 mi
Last recorded155,843 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN210 VHP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 155,843 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 155,834 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 152,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2008 152,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 151,576 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 151,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N210 VHP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N210 VHP, 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 N210 VHP registered?

N210 VHP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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