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P235 PVU

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,386 mi
Last recorded73,386 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 PVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 73,385 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 72,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 71,451 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 70,292 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 67,926 miles

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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P235 PVU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P235 PVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P235 PVU registered?

P235 PVU is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P235 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 PVU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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