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N304 EAR

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,187 mi
Last recorded85,187 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 EAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,187 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 85,187 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 82,056 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,056 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,584 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 71,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 60,291 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 60,291 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N304 EAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N304 EAR, 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 N304 EAR registered?

N304 EAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N304 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N304 EAR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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