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P387 SNW

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,347 mi
Last recorded53,347 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 SNW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,347 miles

nearside & offside rear wheel arches corodded

offside outersill corodded

Fail 8 Aug 2013 53,347 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear wheel arches corodded

offside outersill corodded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,334 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,084 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r outter sill rusty and weak

o/s headlamp adjuster missing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 42,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r outter sill rusty and weak

o/s headlamp adjuster missing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,051 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 37,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,741 miles

no hub caps fitted

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

battery loose in holder

bodywork has surface rust in places

both rear tyres getting low on tread

general wear on front discs

n/s/f hub locking nut edge wearing

o/s centre lower sil area getting rusty and weak

o/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

one number plate light insecure

slight damage to front number plate

slight movement in n/s/f susp.

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of van has surface rust in places

wheel arch covers fitted all round

Fail 21 Jul 2009 32,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery loose in holder

bodywork has surface rust in places

both rear tyres getting low on tread

general wear on front discs

n/s/f hub locking nut edge wearing

no hub caps fitted

o/s centre lower sil area getting rusty and weak

o/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

one number plate light insecure

slight damage to front number plate

slight movement in n/s/f susp.

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of van has surface rust in places

wheel arch covers fitted all round

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,857 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,419 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 14,845 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside and nearside outer sills corroded but not holed

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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P387 SNW is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P387 SNW, 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 P387 SNW registered?

P387 SNW is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P387 SNW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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