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N398 GOW

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,247 mi
Last recorded93,247 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 GOW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 93,247 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

heavy corrosion throughout body, floor and chassis members

lift in n/s/r strut top mount

n/s outer cv boot deteriated

o/s outer cv boot perished

Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

heavy corrosion throughout body, floor and chassis members

lift in n/s/r strut top mount

n/s outer cv boot deteriated

o/s outer cv boot perished

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,156 miles

Both N/S and O/S outer sill corroded and have welding repairs attention soon

N/S/F tie rod arm has play attention soon

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight lift to rear shocker top mountings

Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,155 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both N/S and O/S outer sill corroded and have welding repairs attention soon

N/S/F tie rod arm has play attention soon

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight lift to rear shocker top mountings

Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,712 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod slight movement

both front tyres getting low inner edge

both outer sills getting rusty and weak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,313 miles

both CV gaitors perished

both sills getting rusty on outter side

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2015 86,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear h/brake reading slightly low

rear reg plate cracked

slight travel on h/brake

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

both CV gaitors perished

both sills getting rusty on outter side

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,400 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 85,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,675 miles

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

nearside side sill corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 79,675 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside side sill corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,901 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 66,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 66,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 60,510 miles

centre exhaust section has temp repair

near side rear tyre perishing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2009 57,825 miles

centre exhaust section in poor condition

hazard warning switch cover loose

off side rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,829 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Hazard Warning Lens Missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,829 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Hazard Warning Lens Missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,721 miles

Auxillary Drive Belt Badly Perished, Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.11% On Engine Natural Idle Speed.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N398 GOW is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N398 GOW, 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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N398 GOW is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 April 1996.

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