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N343 XVO

1996 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,720 mi
Last recorded102,720 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 XVO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 102,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2008 99,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 95,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 90,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 84,559 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 84,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N343 XVO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N343 XVO, 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 N343 XVO registered?

N343 XVO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N343 XVO safe to buy?

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