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N108 FRF

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,535 mi
Last recorded37,535 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 FRF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,535 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 37,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,405 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,118 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 34,118 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,565 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,646 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,877 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 30,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

advise may require nearside outer sill at welding for next mot.

advise slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,955 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 29,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,873 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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N108 FRF is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

N108 FRF is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N108 FRF safe to buy?

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