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N707 ADP

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,186 mi
Last recorded171,186 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN707 ADP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 171,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded & general under body corrosion

Fail 16 May 2011 171,177 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded & general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2010 170,538 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 170,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/bottom ball joint slight play

oil leak

slight blow front exhaust system

slight play steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2009 169,729 miles

battery warning light on

both front bottom ball joints slight play

both rear exhaust boxes poor condition

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Pass 23 Jan 2008 168,742 miles

Oil leak

slight play offside/nearside steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2008 168,742 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play offside/nearside steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2006 159,795 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 159,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight play in the os of the steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2005 133,824 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 133,814 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

battery light on

oil leak

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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N707 ADP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N707 ADP, 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 N707 ADP registered?

N707 ADP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N707 ADP safe to buy?

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