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N579 XAN

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,836 mi
Last recorded110,836 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 XAN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,836 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 110,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 100,018 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 100,007 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 93,746 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 93,709 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 87,189 miles

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

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

middle exhaust section baffles loose internally

oil leak

slight wear in n/s steering rack knuckle

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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N579 XAN is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N579 XAN, 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 N579 XAN registered?

N579 XAN is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N579 XAN safe to buy?

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