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N118 CME

1996 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,813 mi
Last recorded57,813 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 CME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,813 miles

both rear inner sills and rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

hazard warning switch cover missing

passenger door card gets caught when door opens

Fail 18 Aug 2009 57,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear inner sills and rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

engine has an air leak

hazard warning switch cover missing

passenger door card gets caught when door opens

Fail 8 Aug 2008 54,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,518 miles

both rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,941 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,029 miles

both rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

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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N118 CME is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc 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 N118 CME, 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 N118 CME registered?

N118 CME is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N118 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for N118 CME 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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