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N601 PFC

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,673 mi
Last recorded87,673 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 PFC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,673 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N601 PFC is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N601 PFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N601 PFC registered?

N601 PFC is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N601 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N601 PFC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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