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N586 FHK

1996 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,043 mi
Last recorded154,043 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN586 FHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 154,043 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 154,043 miles

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

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

o/s rack boot twisted

o/s/f indicator cover mising

surface corrosion on sills

Pass 26 Jul 2007 128,354 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GOODYEAR 195/65R15 3-5-3 MM †NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DUNLOP 195/65R15 6-6-6 MM †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DUNLOP 195/65R15 7-6-7 MM †OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GOODYEAR 195/65R15 3-5-3 MM

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2007 128,354 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GOODYEAR 195/65R15 3-5-3 MM †NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DUNLOP 195/65R15 6-6-6 MM †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE DUNLOP 195/65R15 7-6-7 MM †OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GOODYEAR 195/65R15 3-5-3 MM

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 124,496 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 124,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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N586 FHK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N586 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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N586 FHK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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