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N399 GLK

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,855 mi
Last recorded16,855 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 GLK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 16,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2019 16,855 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,761 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 16,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,053 miles

offside front tyre on 3.0 mm tread

slight oil leak around offside of steering rack

slight scuff on front number plate

Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,384 miles

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & wearing outer edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 8,434 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,238 miles

nearside mirror insecure / loose

Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,748 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 7,283 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 7,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 6,679 miles

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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N399 GLK is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N399 GLK, 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 N399 GLK registered?

N399 GLK is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N399 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N399 GLK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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