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M388 NPE

1995 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,098 mi
Last recorded39,098 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM388 NPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,098 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape on tread

oil leak

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 5 Jun 2014 39,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre out of shape on tread

oil leak

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,395 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 37,393 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,813 miles

front tyres inner edges getting low tread

Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

slight play in anti rollbar bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,021 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jun 2008 30,021 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,021 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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M388 NPE is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 62,617 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 M388 NPE, 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 31 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M388 NPE registered?

M388 NPE is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M388 NPE safe to buy?

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