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N107 RGE

1996 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

1,789 mi
Last recorded1,789 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN107 RGE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 1,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 1,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 1,153 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded within nsf seat belt anchor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded within prescribed area of axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 92,552 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 92,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,095 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 85,095 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,390 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,717 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,662 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,282 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 65,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,588 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,909 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 55,909 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,657 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 51,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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N107 RGE is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N107 RGE, 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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N107 RGE is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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