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N118 YHN

1996 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,203 mi
Last recorded75,203 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 YHN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2007 75,203 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 75,194 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,884 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 64,725 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 YHN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N118 YHN, 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 YHN registered?

N118 YHN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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