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N617 SEW

1996 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,892 mi
Last recorded81,892 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 SEW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,892 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 81,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,843 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,660 miles

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

slight corrosion along n/s sill

slight corrosion along o/s sill

Fail 25 Jun 2009 76,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight corrosion along n/s sill

slight corrosion along o/s sill

Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,509 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 75,509 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 74,031 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,618 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 72,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

drivers seat belt slow to reel in slack

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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N617 SEW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N617 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 N617 SEW registered?

N617 SEW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N617 SEW safe to buy?

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