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N408 WPB

1996 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

59,820 mi
Last recorded59,820 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 WPB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,820 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,596 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,190 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 37,127 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 37,127 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,007 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 34,918 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,737 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,365 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,151 miles

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)

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 WPB is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N408 WPB, 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 WPB registered?

N408 WPB is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is N408 WPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N408 WPB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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