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N301 RBE

1996 Ford Scorpio

Silver Lpg 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,904 mi
Last recorded112,904 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN301 RBE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2006 112,904 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 112,904 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s & n/s sills starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Jun 2005 109,580 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 109,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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N301 RBE is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N301 RBE, 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 N301 RBE registered?

N301 RBE is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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