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N483 NYJ

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 NYJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,259 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,050 miles

front pipe/catalist heat shield losse

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,860 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 69,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 69,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,002 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 68,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 67,695 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 67,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N483 NYJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N483 NYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N483 NYJ registered?

N483 NYJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N483 NYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N483 NYJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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