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N436 FVW

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,365 mi
Last recorded99,365 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN436 FVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,197 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,319 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,955 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,280 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 93,124 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 91,648 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 88,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,916 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 85,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 77,055 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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N436 FVW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N436 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 N436 FVW registered?

N436 FVW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N436 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N436 FVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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