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N109 RRY

1996 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 RRY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2008 98,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

O/S AND N/S OUTTER SILL PANELS RUSTING.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 98,013 miles

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

O/S AND N/S OUTTER SILL PANELS RUSTING.

Pass 2 May 2007 87,445 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 87,387 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 87,350 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 87,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

airbag light on

engine mount bolt missing.

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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N109 RRY is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N109 RRY, 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 N109 RRY registered?

N109 RRY is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N109 RRY shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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