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N116 PBO

1996 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,391 mi
Last recorded84,391 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 PBO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,391 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advanced deterioration/wear in offside front suspension wishbone inner rear bush

deterioration in both front brake discs

exhaust front pipe cracked

nearside rear wheel arch poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2008 84,391 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advanced deterioration/wear in offside front suspension wishbone inner rear bush

deterioration in both front brake discs

exhaust front pipe cracked

nearside rear wheel arch poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2007 71,982 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 7 Jun 2007 71,982 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,766 miles

nearside head lamp in poor condition

reverse light not working

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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N116 PBO is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N116 PBO, 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 N116 PBO registered?

N116 PBO is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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