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N311 SPR

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,073 mi
Last recorded81,073 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 SPR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,073 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,812 miles

both sills becoming corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,495 miles

both sills becoming corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 80,157 miles

both sills becoming corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 79,488 miles

sills becoming corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2006 78,618 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 77,340 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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N311 SPR 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 87.5%.

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 N311 SPR, 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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How do I check the history of N311 SPR?

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What year was N311 SPR registered?

N311 SPR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N311 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N311 SPR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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