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N732 MGJ

1996 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,899 mi
Last recorded98,899 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN732 MGJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,899 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to both outersills

Corosion to main fuel pipes

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wear to rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2010 97,114 miles

Corosion to both floors to sill Borderline

Corosion to both outersills

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2009 95,756 miles

Corosion to both floors to outersills & throughout underbody

Corosion to front & rear brake pipes

Corosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2008 92,504 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 88,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 81,298 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 65,592 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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N732 MGJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N732 MGJ, 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 N732 MGJ registered?

N732 MGJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N732 MGJ safe to buy?

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