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N536 FHK

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,844 mi
Last recorded99,844 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN536 FHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 99,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sills corroded and couple patches on underside

front and rear number plates deteriorated slightly

interior mirror loose

Pass 21 Apr 2009 97,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight corrosion to offside rear sill

slight leak from P.A.S

Pass 23 Apr 2008 95,088 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 95,088 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 93,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 89,673 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 89,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N536 FHK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N536 FHK, 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 N536 FHK registered?

N536 FHK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N536 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N536 FHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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