MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
alternator body cracked
exhaust system badly corroded
long hand brake travel
wipers poor
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?
Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P638 XCN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P638 XCN, 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 P638 XCN registered?
P638 XCN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 18 November 1996.
Is P638 XCN safe to buy?
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