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N409 EHE

1996 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,187 mi
Last recorded48,187 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 EHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,187 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,102 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 44,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 42,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 42,593 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 42,561 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N409 EHE is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N409 EHE, 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 N409 EHE registered?

N409 EHE is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N409 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N409 EHE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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