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P389 GOK

1996 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,680 mi
Last recorded65,680 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta 3553,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 GOK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,680 miles

nearside door mirror missing

severe damage to nearside rear, in front of rear wheel

Fail 23 Aug 2007 65,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bonnet wont close securely

nearside door mirror missing

severe damage to nearside rear, in front of wheel

Pass 6 May 2006 59,577 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 59,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage at n/s/r

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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P389 GOK 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 P389 GOK, 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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P389 GOK is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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