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N580 REE

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,345 mi
Last recorded87,345 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 REE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 87,310 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,140 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 87,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,073 miles

all b/pipes greesed

Fail 12 Mar 2012 87,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

all b/pipes greesed

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,025 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 87,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 85,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,911 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 82,911 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,542 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 80,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 75,656 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 75,656 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 71,247 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 71,247 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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N580 REE is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N580 REE, 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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N580 REE is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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