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P618 ATA

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,106 mi
Last recorded86,106 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 ATA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2007 86,106 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 82,826 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 82,804 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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P618 ATA is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P618 ATA, 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 P618 ATA registered?

P618 ATA is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P618 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 ATA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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