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N411 HLX

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,104 mi
Last recorded147,104 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN411 HLX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2010 147,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 147,104 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 137,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to inner sills,outer sills,floor pans

front brake discs scored

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake flexi hose perished

Pass 11 Jun 2009 137,820 miles

fuel pipes corroded

corrosion to inner sills,outer sills,floor pans

front brake discs scored

nearside front brake flexi hose perished

Pass 10 Jun 2008 126,858 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 126,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 115,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s front arb link boot split

rear silencer joint poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2006 105,165 miles

rear pads look low

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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N411 HLX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N411 HLX, 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 N411 HLX registered?

N411 HLX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N411 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N411 HLX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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