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N337 ALS

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

195,336 mi
Last recorded195,336 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN337 ALS
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2013 195,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres inner edge worn smooth possible tracking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 190,361 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

advise both n/s tyres just legal at time of test advise surface corrosion n/s/r rear cross member corroded outside designated area

Fail 1 Jul 2011 184,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 184,690 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 178,172 miles

advise surface corrosion o/s outer sill and o/s/r inner wing

Fail 28 Jun 2010 178,172 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise surface corrosion o/s outer sill and o/s/r inner wing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 171,774 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 171,774 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

advise n/s/r chassis leg surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2008 163,253 miles

advise rear w/wiper split

Fail 4 Jul 2008 163,253 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise rear w/wiper split

Pass 6 Jul 2007 149,826 miles

advise o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses surface cracks advise n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2006 137,292 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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N337 ALS is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N337 ALS, 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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N337 ALS is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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