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N216 LGN

1996 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,397 mi
Last recorded77,397 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 LGN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,397 miles

spare tyre de flated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

crack to front number plate

off side front indicator lamp lens missing ,,,but not effecting opperation off lamp

Pass 15 Feb 2007 73,655 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 73,619 miles

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

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

TYRE WORN ON EDGES N S F

Pass 20 Feb 2006 68,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N216 LGN is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Purple 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 N216 LGN, 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 N216 LGN registered?

N216 LGN is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N216 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 LGN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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