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N108 CRP

1996 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,350 mi
Last recorded88,350 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 CRP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,350 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 88,348 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front disc in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2010 84,522 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 84,522 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,115 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 77,115 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 73,947 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,675 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 66,675 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 60,150 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 60,150 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 60,150 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 60,150 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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N108 CRP is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N108 CRP, 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 N108 CRP registered?

N108 CRP is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N108 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N108 CRP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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