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N448 TOD

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,752 mi
Last recorded100,752 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 TOD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 100,752 miles

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

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are partially unbonded .suggest both are replaced (especially o/s/f.)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 100,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are partially unbonded .suggest both are replaced (especially o/s/f.)

one bulb in o/s/r side lamp inoperitive.(two fitted.)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 99,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front lower wishbone,rear bushes in poor ccondition (suggest replaced.)

oil level was on minimum.(topped up)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,815 miles

both front lower wishbone,rear bushes in poor ccondition (suggest replaced.)

oil level was on minimum.(topped up)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 98,684 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 98,681 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 96,716 miles

o/s/r seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

Fail 27 Feb 2006 96,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

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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N448 TOD is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N448 TOD, 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 N448 TOD registered?

N448 TOD is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N448 TOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N448 TOD shows 8 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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