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1281 GV

1996 Ford Fiesta

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,430 mi
Last recorded33,430 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1281 GV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 33,430 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front number plate poor condition

rear axle bushes poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

rear tyres lumpy

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2016 33,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyres lumpy

slight play in steering rack

corrosion to exhaust

front number plate poor condition

rear axle bushes poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,291 miles

corrsion brake pipes[just acceptable].

number plates poor condition[just acceptable].

Fail 30 Oct 2015 19,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrsion brake pipes[just acceptable].

number plates poor condition[just acceptable].

Pass 25 Oct 2014 6,635 miles

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion suspension components.

surface rust brake pipes.

surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 93,731 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

number plates poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 20 Oct 2012 79,753 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 13 Oct 2012 79,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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1281 GV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 62,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1281 GV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1281 GV registered?

1281 GV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is 1281 GV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1281 GV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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