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P808 VRG

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,692 mi
Last recorded16,692 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 VRG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,692 miles

lens missing on hazard swich †n/s/f road wheel damaged †o/s/f tyre wearing on outteredg †n/s/r tyre perished †accident damage torear †rear cross member weak †both front discs pitted

Fail 16 Mar 2007 16,654 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

lens missing on hazard switch †n/s/f road wheel damaged †o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge †n/s/r tyre perished †accident damage to rear †rear cross member weak †boyh front brake discs light pitting

Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,273 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P808 VRG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P808 VRG, 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 P808 VRG registered?

P808 VRG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P808 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 VRG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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