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P689 CJB

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,379 mi
Last recorded48,379 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 CJB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,379 miles

Offside Front Brake hose perished

Slight corrosion offside front sill

Windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror

Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror

Fail 20 Jul 2017 48,100 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe insecure LOCATED AT TANK (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake fluid level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror

Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 46,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,480 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,447 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,417 miles

both inner and outer rear sills corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Apr 2011 44,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner and outer rear sills corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 44,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 44,152 miles

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,103 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,944 miles

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

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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P689 CJB is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P689 CJB, 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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P689 CJB is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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