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N271 HLA

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,763 mi
Last recorded68,763 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 HLA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 68,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 66,284 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,284 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 63,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 58,468 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 58,468 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,452 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,452 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,457 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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N271 HLA is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 51,790 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N271 HLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N271 HLA registered?

N271 HLA is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N271 HLA safe to buy?

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