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N330 GWR

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

51,780 mi
Last recorded51,780 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 GWR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,780 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 51,768 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

The n/s & o/s front brake flexis have cracks in the outer protective layer

Fail 1 Jul 2008 51,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The n/s and o/s front brake flexis have cracks in the outer protective layer

There was smoke eminating from the under bonnet fuse box and dash fascia vent at the o/s when the lights were switch was operated

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,646 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 48,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 36,485 miles

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

OS REAR AND FRONT BODY PANALING DAMAGED

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 36,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

OS REAR AND FRONT BODY PANALING DAMAGED

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

STEERING LOCK VERY STIFF

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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N330 GWR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N330 GWR, 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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N330 GWR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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