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N364 DMC

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,571 mi
Last recorded128,571 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN364 DMC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,571 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 128,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 127,256 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 124,925 miles

Front discs worn

Front tyres on legal limit

Nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside front suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

Nearside sill corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 124,809 miles

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

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

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

Front discs worn

Front tyres on legal limit

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside sill corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 122,072 miles

o/s n/s sills are corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 118,174 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 115,545 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,126 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 112,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 109,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 105,373 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 100,644 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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N364 DMC is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N364 DMC, 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 N364 DMC registered?

N364 DMC is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N364 DMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N364 DMC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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