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ExpiredMileage
93,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Nearside Front inner track rod slight movement
both front tyres getting low inner edge
both outer sills getting rusty and weak
both CV gaitors perished
both sills getting rusty on outter side
rear reg plate cracked
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside side sill corroded
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
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)
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)
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)
centre exhaust section has temp repair
near side rear tyre perishing on inner edge
centre exhaust section in poor condition
hazard warning switch cover loose
off side rear tyre wearing low
rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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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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