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N442 XOH

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,152 mi
Last recorded94,152 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 XOH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2012 94,152 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to front bumper

N/S & O/S Centre exhaust silencer's deteriorating.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2011 91,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Surface rust in O/S/F under floor pan area.

Surface rust in O/S/R wheel arch.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,978 miles

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

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

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake disc's face partly rusty.

Oil leak

Surface rust on under floor pan O/S/F.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 87,978 miles

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

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

N/S/R & O/S/R Brake disc's face partly rusty.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Surface rust on under floor pan O/S/F.

Pass 22 May 2009 85,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/ rear door does not open

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,616 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 82,568 miles

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhuast bboxes corroding

front exhaust mounting broken

rear brake ferrals corroded

rear brake pads very low

Pass 30 May 2007 77,487 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 70,852 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 70,843 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2005 63,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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N442 XOH is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N442 XOH, 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 N442 XOH registered?

N442 XOH is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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