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N215 ESG

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 ESG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 102,662 miles

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 Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear lower floor pannel corroded/ not within 30cm of components

Fail 6 Oct 2009 102,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear lower floor pannel corroded/ not within 30cm of components

Pass 5 Mar 2007 101,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 98,405 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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N215 ESG is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N215 ESG, 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 N215 ESG registered?

N215 ESG is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N215 ESG safe to buy?

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