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N715 DNP

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,571 mi
Last recorded194,571 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN715 DNP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2010 194,571 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 187,498 miles

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 181,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 181,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 174,628 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front tyres on legal limit

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 6 Mar 2007 174,628 miles

front tyres on legal limit

rear tyres low on tread

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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N715 DNP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N715 DNP, 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 N715 DNP registered?

N715 DNP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N715 DNP safe to buy?

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