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N466 DHF

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,454 mi
Last recorded217,454 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN466 DHF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 217,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2011 195,557 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 177,379 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 165,472 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2008 145,425 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 145,423 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 123,420 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2006 108,382 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 108,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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N466 DHF is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N466 DHF, 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 N466 DHF registered?

N466 DHF is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N466 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N466 DHF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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