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XJI 6218

1996 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,248 mi
Last recorded129,248 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 6218
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 129,248 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 129,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front anti roll bar sliding in mounting rubbers

front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2006 123,574 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 123,574 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes weak

slight play in steering rack pinion

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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XJI 6218 is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 XJI 6218, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJI 6218 registered?

XJI 6218 is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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