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P988 GBD

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,477 mi
Last recorded94,477 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 GBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2008 94,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

osr wheelnuts fitted incorrectly

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,668 miles

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

both outer cv gaiters perished

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front wishbone bushes split

Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,620 miles

n/s/f suspention arm rear bush deteriating

Fail 5 Apr 2006 82,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f lower arm rear inner bush starting to deteriate

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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P988 GBD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P988 GBD, 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 P988 GBD registered?

P988 GBD is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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