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P148 RFB

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,457 mi
Last recorded80,457 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 RFB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,457 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 80,326 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 80,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 80,040 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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P148 RFB is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P148 RFB, 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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What year was P148 RFB registered?

P148 RFB is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P148 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 RFB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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