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N259 FVW

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 FVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 102,010 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 102,007 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 101,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 97,464 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 88,794 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 88,744 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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N259 FVW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N259 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 N259 FVW registered?

N259 FVW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N259 FVW safe to buy?

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