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P89 RGN

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

8,191 mi
Last recorded8,191 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 RGN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 8,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 99,323 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 99,323 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 93,507 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 93,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate discolouring

Pass 31 Aug 2006 89,089 miles

alternator belt starting to crack

neraside front tyre close to wear limit on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2006 89,061 miles

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

alternator belt starting to crack

nearside front tyre close to wear limit on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2006 86,160 miles

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

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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P89 RGN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P89 RGN, 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 P89 RGN registered?

P89 RGN is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P89 RGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P89 RGN shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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