MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
car heavily welded on sills and undersealed
o/s/f tyre worn
rear wheel arches in a very rusty condition
rusty underneath
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside 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)
both inner and outer sills,rear arches and floors in a rusty condition
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both inner and outer sills, rear arches, floors and underside of vehicle in a rusty condition.
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Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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N398 OTG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Maroon 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 N398 OTG, 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 N398 OTG registered?
N398 OTG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 1996.
Is N398 OTG safe to buy?
The MOT history for N398 OTG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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