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N591 SEW

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,095 mi
Last recorded100,095 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN591 SEW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 100,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,714 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,798 miles

1,THE BATTERY IS INSECURE †2,FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN †3,CORROSION ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM †4,CORROSION ON THE CHASSIS SEEMS AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS †5,O/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL CENTRAL 3/4

Fail 26 Mar 2007 81,798 miles

1,THE BATTERY IS INSECURE †2,FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN †3,CORROSION ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM †4,CORROSION ON THE CHASSIS SEEMS AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS †5,O/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL CENTRAL 3/4

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 81,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

1,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE FRONT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY †2,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE CHASSIS SEEMS AND BRAKE PIPES AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS †3,FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN VERY LOW

5,THE BATTERY IS INSECURE †6,FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 23 Mar 2006 76,235 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 75,770 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N591 SEW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N591 SEW, 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 N591 SEW registered?

N591 SEW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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