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N264 FAR

1996 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,632 mi
Last recorded52,632 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN264 FAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 52,632 miles

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 52,139 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,328 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded at chassis ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cast construction, heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cast construction , heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 51,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded at chassis ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cast construction, heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cast construction , heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2019 50,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,651 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake drag

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,333 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,126 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,865 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,634 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 49,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,279 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,477 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,152 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 44,393 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,053 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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N264 FAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N264 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 N264 FAR registered?

N264 FAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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