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G2 CPC

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,080 mi
Last recorded70,080 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 CPC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,080 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 70,080 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,694 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 44,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,815 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 34,815 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,606 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 19,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise both outer sills rusting

advise very slight runout rear brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2005 19,429 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 19,417 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear vtyres perished,front tyres perished and worn on outer edges,front brake flexable hoses perished

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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G2 CPC is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G2 CPC, 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 G2 CPC registered?

G2 CPC is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is G2 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 CPC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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