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N80 SST

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,032 mi
Last recorded74,032 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 SST
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,032 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,789 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 62,545 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,175 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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N80 SST is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 89,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N80 SST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N80 SST registered?

N80 SST is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is N80 SST safe to buy?

The MOT history for N80 SST shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N80 SST have outstanding finance?

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