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N214 FAR

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

88,565 mi
Last recorded88,565 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 FAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,565 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 88,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 77,638 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 77,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,704 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 71,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Rust spots on underbody.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,564 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front exhaust pipes (nearside and offiside) brackets corroded

offside front tyre is worn low on the edges

slight leak from around the power steering fluid reservior

Fail 28 Mar 2006 65,564 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front exhaust pipes (nearside and offiside) brackets corroded

offside front tyre is worn low on the edges

slight leak from around the power steering fluid reservior

Fail 25 Mar 2006 65,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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N214 FAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N214 FAR, 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 N214 FAR registered?

N214 FAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N214 FAR shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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