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N412 RNR

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

193,441 mi
Last recorded193,441 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 RNR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2010 193,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Outer Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs rusted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 184,921 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 184,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 176,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust front mount corroded

note split in n/s front tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2008 176,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

note split in n/s front tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2007 166,496 miles

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Fail 31 Jul 2007 166,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

osr bumper damaged/repaired †underbody/sills rusty †rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 2 Aug 2006 155,264 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both steering rack boots twisted

n/s rear c/v boot split and play in shaft

Fail 1 Aug 2006 155,264 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both steering rack boot twisted

n/s rear cv boot split

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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N412 RNR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green 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 N412 RNR, 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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N412 RNR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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