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N389 NGF

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,438 mi
Last recorded126,438 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 NGF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 126,438 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 123,553 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 123,547 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 117,452 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack arm ball joint

Fail 30 Jun 2009 117,438 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in offside front steering rack arm ball joint

Fail 25 Jun 2009 117,394 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 111,662 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 111,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 106,827 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 105,132 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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N389 NGF is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N389 NGF, 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 N389 NGF registered?

N389 NGF is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N389 NGF safe to buy?

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