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P201 THY

1996 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,397 mi
Last recorded3,397 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta 3553,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 THY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 3,397 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 3,397 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 91,112 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 91,112 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta 35?

Based on 3,999 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
7,273
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 467
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 408
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 395
Headlamp aim too low 255
parking brake recording little or no effort 221
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P201 THY is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta 35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 53,937 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta 35 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 467 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P201 THY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta 35 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta 35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P201 THY registered?

P201 THY is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P201 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P201 THY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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