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N328 FTM

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

116,192 mi
Last recorded116,192 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN328 FTM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 116,192 miles

Front bumper insecure

both rear arches started to rust

Fail 5 Oct 2006 116,192 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear arches started to rust

Fail 21 Sep 2006 116,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Crack In Front Bumper Offside

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Sill Corroded

Nearside Windscreen Wiper Worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Sill Corroded

Offside Windscreen Wiper 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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N328 FTM is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N328 FTM, 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 N328 FTM registered?

N328 FTM is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N328 FTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N328 FTM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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