1996 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · P394 GOV
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 96,439 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1753cc
P394 GOV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2008
- 96,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P394 GOV Mileage History
- 05/10/200684,110 mi
- 05/10/200684,110 mi
- 03/10/200791,881 mi+7,771 mi
- 10/10/20079,106 mi-82,775 mi
- 11/10/200791,906 mi+82,800 mi
- 29/09/200896,439 mi+4,533 mi
Average of roughly 6,212 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P394 GOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P394 GOV) between October 2006 and September 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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