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MAZ 8228

1996 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,149 mi
Last recorded94,149 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8228
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 94,149 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 94,083 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 87,070 miles

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

nearside front and offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside constant velocity joint gaiters showing deterioration

offside outer sill and nearside outer/inner rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 84,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear outer sill showing corrosion (suspension prescribed area)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 81,074 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 81,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 78,158 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 78,140 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MAZ 8228 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 62.5%.

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 MAZ 8228, 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 MAZ 8228 registered?

MAZ 8228 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is MAZ 8228 safe to buy?

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