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N116 XNV

1996 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,448 mi
Last recorded78,448 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 XNV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 78,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,321 miles

brake pipes have had coting that prevents full inspection

exhaust in poor condition and an aamount of sealer would seem to be holding system together

much of underside showing signs of corrosion

slight play n/s steeing rack

Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,151 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 56,122 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside 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 18 Apr 2007 51,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,014 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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N116 XNV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

N116 XNV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N116 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 XNV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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