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N616 XRX

1996 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,586 mi
Last recorded143,586 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN616 XRX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 143,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mount corroded through exhaust still secure

corrosion developing offside and nearside rear wheel arches and sills

Fail 12 Jan 2015 143,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion too outer skins on cat and center exhaust boxes

Pass 10 Jan 2014 141,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 139,543 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

wipers smear slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2013 137,517 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 136,918 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 5 Jan 2012 136,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 31 Dec 2010 133,889 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 130,537 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 130,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 126,090 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 126,090 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 118,410 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 118,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 110,294 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 97,513 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 97,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N616 XRX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N616 XRX, 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 N616 XRX registered?

N616 XRX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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