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96-D-8820

1996 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,949 mi
Last recorded94,949 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration96-D-8820
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 94,949 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 94,949 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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96-D-8820 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 96-D-8820, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 96-D-8820 registered?

96-D-8820 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 1996.

Is 96-D-8820 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96-D-8820 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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