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N211 NFP

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,464 mi
Last recorded66,464 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 NFP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 66,464 miles

play detected at steering wheel, legal limit

play in both sides front lower ball joints

Fail 20 May 2013 66,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

play detected at steering wheel, legal limit

play in both sides front lower ball joints

Pass 21 May 2012 64,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 May 2011 62,160 miles

o/s/r steel brake pipe in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2011 62,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/r steel brake pipe in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,495 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

drivers air bag loose

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2009 54,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 51,224 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6

unable to see rear pads

Pass 23 May 2007 47,368 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 47,368 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

STRONG ADVISE: WEAR IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 15 May 2006 43,478 miles

STRONG ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER OUTER BALL JOINT (RECOMMEND RECTIFICATION)

STRONG ADVISE WEAR IN BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK (RECOMMEND RECTIFICATION)

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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N211 NFP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N211 NFP, 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 N211 NFP registered?

N211 NFP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N211 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N211 NFP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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