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P208 GOV

1996 Ford Fiesta 35

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,096 mi
Last recorded65,096 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta 3553,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 GOV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,096 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 62,315 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 62,297 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,006 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 59,006 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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P208 GOV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35 in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P208 GOV, 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 P208 GOV registered?

P208 GOV is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P208 GOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 GOV shows 6 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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