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A3 YLJ

1996 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2010 111,688 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)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 106,208 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 106,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 99,786 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 99,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 99,757 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 94,729 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 94,701 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 94,689 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)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,702 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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A3 YLJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A3 YLJ, 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 A3 YLJ registered?

A3 YLJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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