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N225 FAR

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,990 mi
Last recorded138,990 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 FAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 138,990 miles

FUEL PIPE CORRODED AT REAR

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

NOTED CRACK IN OFFSIDE OF WINDSCREEN

NOTED SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 14 Nov 2008 138,958 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 133,329 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 131,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 91,837 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 91,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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N225 FAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N225 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 N225 FAR registered?

N225 FAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N225 FAR safe to buy?

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