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N917 MYJ

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,382 mi
Last recorded163,382 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 MYJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 163,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 160,749 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 156,963 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 156,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 148,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 145,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

airbag warning light remains on

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2010 141,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 138,992 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly tarnished

Fail 19 Sep 2009 138,972 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate slightly tarnished

Pass 27 Sep 2008 135,008 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly tarnished

Fail 27 Sep 2008 135,008 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly tarnished

Pass 29 Sep 2007 128,455 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 122,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 114,207 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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N917 MYJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N917 MYJ, 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 N917 MYJ registered?

N917 MYJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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