MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
borderline pass n/s headlight
borderline pass n/s/f seat slightly loose
hazard switch cover missing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake efforts slightly low
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N398 TPB is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 TPB, 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 TPB registered?
N398 TPB is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 1996.
Is N398 TPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for N398 TPB shows 2 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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