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N71 LGP

1996 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,381 mi
Last recorded149,381 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 LGP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 149,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 146,174 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 142,086 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 139,585 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 139,584 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 135,820 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 135,820 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 104,975 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 102,110 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 102,110 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 100,182 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,518 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 96,443 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 95,728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 88,671 miles

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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N71 LGP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N71 LGP, 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 N71 LGP registered?

N71 LGP is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N71 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 LGP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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