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N439 CTJ

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,411 mi
Last recorded117,411 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN439 CTJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 117,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s rear hand brake low performance

rear bumper in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2008 112,874 miles

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

Oil leak

outer sills show corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2008 112,874 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

outer sills show corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2007 109,682 miles

all brake pipes show apart from two show some corrosion

both outer sills show corrosion

brake hose ferrules all show some corrosion

ns wiper blade worn

under body shows corrosion and suspension items allcovered in cobwebs!!!

Pass 16 Jan 2006 108,417 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 108,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear wheel arch showing corrsion

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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N439 CTJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N439 CTJ, 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 N439 CTJ registered?

N439 CTJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N439 CTJ safe to buy?

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