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N458 JCK

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,620 mi
Last recorded96,620 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 JCK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 96,620 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 96,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 90,903 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 90,901 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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N458 JCK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N458 JCK, 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 N458 JCK registered?

N458 JCK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N458 JCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 JCK shows 4 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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