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D8 AJE

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,267 mi
Last recorded178,267 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 AJE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 178,267 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 175,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 170,161 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 170,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both centre exhaust boxes in poor condition

both front tyres wearing on edges

front discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

slight movement in offside lower balljoint

steering rack gaiters starting to perish

surface corrosion to both outer sills and floor to sills

surface corrosion to front and centre floors

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

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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D8 AJE is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D8 AJE, 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 D8 AJE registered?

D8 AJE is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is D8 AJE safe to buy?

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