CarVerify

Free Car Check

N495 YRB

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,372 mi
Last recorded119,372 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 YRB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 119,372 miles

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

both front indicator lenses holed

n/s number plate lamp dim

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2010 119,372 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front indicator lenses holed

n/s number plate lamp dim

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2009 114,673 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front exhaust has a small blow

Fail 8 Oct 2009 114,673 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust has a small blow

o/s/f bumper is lose

Pass 24 Sep 2008 107,510 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 107,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,585 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front indcators lenes broken

Fail 28 Sep 2007 101,585 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front indcators lenes broken

Pass 2 Oct 2006 94,279 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 94,279 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S & N/S/OUTER SILLS CORRODED & THIN

Pass 1 Oct 2005 88,311 miles

Bumper damaged near number plate lifgt fixings

Fail 30 Sep 2005 88,311 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

N/S sill structure damaged and showing some corrosion

N/S/F Flexi brake hose perishing

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F Indicator lens broken

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge - O/S/R tyre worn down to wear bars

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perishing

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
Full Ford Scorpio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N495 YRB is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N495 YRB, 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

How do I check the history of N495 YRB?

You can check the full history of N495 YRB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N495 YRB registered?

N495 YRB is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N495 YRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N495 YRB shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N495 YRB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N495 YRB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.