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N390 FVW

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

156,505 mi
Last recorded156,505 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 FVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2010 156,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear light clusters cracked (no white light showing

corrorosion prescent floor ,chassis, rear X-member and offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 12 May 2009 148,677 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 148,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2008 147,150 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 147,146 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 May 2007 145,339 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 145,339 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 143,223 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 143,217 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N390 FVW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N390 FVW, 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 N390 FVW registered?

N390 FVW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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