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N936 DLV

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,036 mi
Last recorded33,036 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN936 DLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,036 miles

both outer sills in poor condition

both rear brake pipes corroded

chip in windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

offside rear inner sill in poor condition

rear main brake pipe slightly corroded

slight judder from nearside front brake

Fail 3 Feb 2009 33,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills in poor condition

both rear brake pipes corroded

chip in windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

offside rear inner sill in poor condition

rear main brake pipe slightly corroded

slight judder from nearside front brake

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,683 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2007 31,521 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in windscreen

corrotion to nearside inner sill

corrotion to offside and nearside rear brake pipes

corrotion to offside and nearside rear chassis runners

corrotion to offside rear wheel arch

corrotion to rear main brake pipes

cracking to nearside cv boot

cracking to offside front brake hose

judder from rear brakes

passenger mirror glass broken

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside top gearbox mounting insecure

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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N936 DLV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 51,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N936 DLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N936 DLV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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