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N117 TPR

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,462 mi
Last recorded50,462 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 TPR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2011 50,462 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Interior and exterior in poor condition/damaged.

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

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

Some movement to both front seats.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,130 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 42,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,328 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 30,328 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to front number plate

o/s/r tyre perishing

rust forming on fuel tank

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,096 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,279 miles

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2007 19,279 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front number plate slightly damaged

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,184 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 18,184 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate damaged

rear silencer in poor condition

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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N117 TPR is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N117 TPR, 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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N117 TPR is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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