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N457 NGP

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,433 mi
Last recorded150,433 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 NGP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2008 150,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offisde front windscreen wiper blade split

power steering pipes at reservoir damp but no positive leak

stonechip in offside front headlamp

Pass 16 Aug 2007 144,148 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 144,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

full plastic engine covers fitted

offside front sills and floor corroed

play in bottom steering colum buish

slight play both front inner wishbone buishies

stone chip in offside front headlamp

wrong oil fitter fitted steering link to close

Pass 18 Aug 2006 131,629 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 131,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 121,099 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front headlamp glass stonechipped

oil leak

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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N457 NGP 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 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 N457 NGP, 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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N457 NGP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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