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N229 FAR

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,319 mi
Last recorded146,319 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 FAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 146,319 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2010 146,319 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2009 135,563 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n earside mirror glass damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2009 135,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n earside mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2008 122,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 111,939 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 98,868 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 98,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N229 FAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N229 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 N229 FAR registered?

N229 FAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N229 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N229 FAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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