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N316 FRV

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,611 mi
Last recorded67,611 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 FRV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,611 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,991 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 64,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,369 miles

exhaust baffles loose

outer sills corroded

rear tyres bald on inner edges not in centre 3/4

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,230 miles

Front reg plate cracked across securing screw.[replacement recommended]

Fail 18 Feb 2010 51,230 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front reg plate cracked across securing screw.[replacement recommended]

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,781 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,230 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 37,342 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,342 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 36,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,245 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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N316 FRV is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N316 FRV, 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 N316 FRV registered?

N316 FRV is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N316 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N316 FRV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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