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N271 LNW

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

93,287 mi
Last recorded93,287 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2005
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 LNW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2005 93,287 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 LNW is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

N271 LNW is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N271 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N271 LNW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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