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L22 SWS

1996 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,456 mi
Last recorded52,456 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 SWS
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,242 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 47,242 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,224 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 36,527 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 36,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,449 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,618 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 9 Oct 2008 24,942 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 22,950 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 21,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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L22 SWS is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L22 SWS, 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 L22 SWS registered?

L22 SWS is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is L22 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 SWS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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