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N261 FAR

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,777 mi
Last recorded61,777 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 FAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 61,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 149,004 miles

rear brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 18 Nov 2005 139,137 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 139,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N261 FAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N261 FAR, 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 N261 FAR registered?

N261 FAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N261 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 FAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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