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N217 OAE

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,389 mi
Last recorded172,389 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 OAE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 172,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 167,313 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear light glass broken n/s =o/s

Pass 30 Jun 2008 159,095 miles

o/s center exhaust box hole

oil leaks engine

rear bumper broken

Pass 6 Jul 2007 152,375 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 152,283 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)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 148,795 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 147,497 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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N217 OAE is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N217 OAE, 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 N217 OAE registered?

N217 OAE is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N217 OAE safe to buy?

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