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B8 HGH

1996 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,539 mi
Last recorded27,539 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 HGH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,539 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 27,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,534 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 10,872 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 99,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 91,993 miles

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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B8 HGH is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B8 HGH, 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 B8 HGH registered?

B8 HGH is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is B8 HGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 HGH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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