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N518 TLJ

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,255 mi
Last recorded109,255 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 TLJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 109,255 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 109,255 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,036 miles

OSR Tyre worn on edges/ NSR Tyre low on presssure + close to legal limit

Slight play OS lower ball joint

Tyres: NSF 8mm OSF 7mm NSR 2mm OSR 3mm Size: 195/65R15

Pass 11 Dec 2009 98,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 7 Dec 2009 98,836 miles

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2007 98,834 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 98,834 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 96,118 miles

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

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

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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N518 TLJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N518 TLJ, 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 N518 TLJ registered?

N518 TLJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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