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N101 LFR

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,263 mi
Last recorded65,263 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 LFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,263 miles

steering feels lunpy

Fail 16 Dec 2010 65,211 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,720 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake lever has slight to much travel but works ok

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,958 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 55,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 55,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 50,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,234 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 LFR is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N101 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

N101 LFR is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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