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N116 RCN

1996 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,888 mi
Last recorded3,888 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 RCN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 3,888 miles

n/s sill slightly corroded

n/s/r wheel arch slighly corroded

o/s sill slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch slighly corroded

Fail 19 May 2008 3,844 miles

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

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

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

n/s sill slightly corroded

n/s/r wheel arch slighly corroded

o/s sill slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch slighly corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 98,516 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s sill heavily coroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 96,489 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 96,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 93,837 miles

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

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 RCN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N116 RCN, 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 RCN registered?

N116 RCN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N116 RCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 RCN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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