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P883 SGT

1996 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,672 mi
Last recorded83,672 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta 3553,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 SGT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,201 miles

slight play in wish boones

Fail 8 Jun 2010 77,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,008 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 5 Jun 2009 72,008 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front bumper damaged

offside front rim slightly damaged

rear wiper blade deteriated

front panel damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2008 67,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,399 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 59,352 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,849 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 50,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 42,431 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 42,431 miles

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

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

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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P883 SGT is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P883 SGT, 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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P883 SGT is a 1996 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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