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N43 JLT

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,324 mi
Last recorded80,324 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 JLT
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,324 miles

Oil leak

center rear seat belt not found

permit in swept area not considerd to be affecting view of road

slight cracking both front brake hoses need replacing soon

surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 16 Dec 2007 78,494 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

dampness around power steering hose, no leaks at time of test.

front washer partially blocked

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit on 2mm, wearing very badly on inner edge, needs replacing now.

nail in n/s/r tyre

quite bad cut to o/s/r tyre, no chord exposed.

slight crack to front number plate

Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,271 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N43 JLT is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N43 JLT, 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 N43 JLT registered?

N43 JLT is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N43 JLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N43 JLT shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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