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LAZ 3188

1996 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

20,179 mi
Last recorded20,179 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 3188
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,179 miles

both front cv boots cracking

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

rear brakes slight binding

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 5 Oct 2006 20,120 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front cv boots cracking

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Fail 20 Sep 2006 20,114 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front outer cv gators cracking

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on edges

oil level on minimum

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

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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LAZ 3188 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 LAZ 3188, 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 LAZ 3188 registered?

LAZ 3188 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is LAZ 3188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 3188 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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