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N246 AJX

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,057 mi
Last recorded167,057 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 AJX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 167,057 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 156,613 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 156,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 146,857 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 146,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing from the inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 135,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

deep surface corrosion on rear wheelarches & lower sills

general surface corrosion on underside & chassis

surface corrosion on front & rear suspension components

Fail 2 Mar 2007 135,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

deep surface corrosion on rear wheelarches

general surface corrosion on underside & chassis

surface corrosion on front & rear suspension comps

surface corrosion on lower sills

Fail 6 Mar 2006 132,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 132,234 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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N246 AJX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N246 AJX, 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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N246 AJX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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