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M398 TBM

1995 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,433 mi
Last recorded95,433 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 TBM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,433 miles

Centre Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front indicator has no cover lens

Fail 25 Sep 2015 95,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front indicator has no cover lens

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,777 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,284 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,014 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 78,014 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 77,697 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,394 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 77,394 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,186 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,375 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 75,375 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 74,355 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 73,158 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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M398 TBM is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M398 TBM, 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 M398 TBM registered?

M398 TBM is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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