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N248 GOO

1996 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,801 mi
Last recorded85,801 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 GOO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 85,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 84,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,516 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 80,485 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,171 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 80,171 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 77,571 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 71,321 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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N248 GOO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N248 GOO, 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 N248 GOO registered?

N248 GOO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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