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N23 FVW

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,487 mi
Last recorded108,487 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 FVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 108,487 miles

n/s/rear brake disc badly scored

Fail 24 Jul 2006 10,481 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

n/s/rear brake disc badly scored

o/s & n/s front tyre treads low on edges

rear tyres treads low

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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N23 FVW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N23 FVW, 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 N23 FVW registered?

N23 FVW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N23 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 FVW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N23 FVW have outstanding finance?

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