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N430 FSP

1996 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,060 mi
Last recorded123,060 miles
Recorded on13 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 FSP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2006 123,060 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 123,043 miles

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

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N430 FSP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N430 FSP, 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

How do I check the history of N430 FSP?

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What year was N430 FSP registered?

N430 FSP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N430 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N430 FSP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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