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N412 HSD

1996 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,883 mi
Last recorded74,883 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta62,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 HSD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 74,883 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,558 miles

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

Service brake travel may require adjustment.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,314 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 72,304 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,730 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 71,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 69,708 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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N412 HSD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N412 HSD, 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 N412 HSD registered?

N412 HSD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N412 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N412 HSD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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