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N101 CML

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,728 mi
Last recorded6,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 CML
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 6,728 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 6,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 2,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,486 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 89,939 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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N101 CML is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N101 CML, 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 N101 CML registered?

N101 CML is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N101 CML safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 CML shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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