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N293 RFH

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,352 mi
Last recorded126,352 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 RFH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 126,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 120,861 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 116,651 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 112,541 miles

play in n/s rack arm

slight rust to sills and floor area

Fail 1 May 2008 112,541 miles

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

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

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

play in n/s rack arm

slight rust to sills and floor area

Pass 19 Apr 2007 108,308 miles

n/s/f steering slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2005 104,286 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 104,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Various patches of corrosion on underbody and outersills

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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N293 RFH is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N293 RFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N293 RFH registered?

N293 RFH is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N293 RFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N293 RFH shows 8 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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