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N362 BDC

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,641 mi
Last recorded131,641 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2005
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN362 BDC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2005 131,641 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N362 BDC is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N362 BDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N362 BDC registered?

N362 BDC is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N362 BDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N362 BDC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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