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N525 CWP

1996 Ford Scorpio

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,092 mi
Last recorded206,092 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 CWP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 206,092 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 206,092 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 190,191 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise body damage to offside front and offside rear

advise various oil leaks

small crack to offside head light unit not affecting beam

Fail 24 Jan 2006 190,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise body damage to offside front and offside rear

offside headlight cracked not affecting light output

various oil leaks

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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N525 CWP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Silver 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 N525 CWP, 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 N525 CWP registered?

N525 CWP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N525 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N525 CWP 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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