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N326 ATV

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,987 mi
Last recorded142,987 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN326 ATV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2008 142,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 137,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 130,705 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 130,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2006 130,495 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front lower arm inner bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

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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N326 ATV is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N326 ATV, 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 N326 ATV registered?

N326 ATV is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N326 ATV safe to buy?

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