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N37 DPU

1996 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,044 mi
Last recorded102,044 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN37 DPU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,044 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 102,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs rusty

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 101,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise center exhausts

advise nearside front lower arm rear bush and balljoint slight play

advise oil in offside front inner wing

advise slight cracking on both front brake hoses

Pass 10 Apr 2007 96,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 88,716 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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N37 DPU is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N37 DPU, 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 N37 DPU registered?

N37 DPU is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N37 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N37 DPU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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