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N294 YTO

1996 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,601 mi
Last recorded180,601 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 YTO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 180,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 178,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside seat belt repair

Fail 23 Feb 2006 178,573 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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N294 YTO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N294 YTO, 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 N294 YTO registered?

N294 YTO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N294 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 YTO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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