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N248 XOL

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,490 mi
Last recorded95,490 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 XOL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,490 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 95,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,368 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 91,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,911 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,895 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 77,942 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 77,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,491 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 69,445 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 69,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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N248 XOL is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N248 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

N248 XOL is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N248 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N248 XOL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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