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P76 BTT

1996 Ford Fiesta 35

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,046 mi
Last recorded46,046 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta 3553,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 BTT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,046 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,339 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Oct 2007 38,317 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,667 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 31,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

vehicle in need of a full brake service

Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,903 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 25,903 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P76 BTT is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P76 BTT, 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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What year was P76 BTT registered?

P76 BTT is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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