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N408 HPX

1996 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,427 mi
Last recorded93,427 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 HPX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2007 93,427 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE GOING RUSTY

NS OUTER CV GAAITER IS PERISHED

OS STEERING RACK GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION

SCREEEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS

Fail 21 Dec 2007 93,427 miles

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

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE GOING RUSTY

NS OUTER CV GAAITER IS PERISHED

NSF WIPER BLADE IS POOR

OS STEERING RACK GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION

OSR BRAKES FEEL SLIGHTLY TIGHT.

SCREEEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 84,975 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO PERISH.

Fail 2 Jan 2007 84,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO PERISH.

ENGINE OIL ON MIN MARK

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL VERY LONG.

NSR METAL BRAKE PIPE RUSTY AT REAR AND NEEDS CHANGING SOON.

NSR TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT.

OS STEERING RACK GAITER TWISTED.

OSF TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE.

OSR METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO RUST.

OSR WHEEL ARCH RUSTY

Pass 3 Jan 2006 79,620 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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N408 HPX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N408 HPX, 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 N408 HPX registered?

N408 HPX is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N408 HPX safe to buy?

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