1996 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · P397 GOV
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31/10/1996. Recorded mileage 38,147 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,147 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
P397 GOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 38,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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P397 GOV Mileage History
- 24/07/202337,709 mi
- 24/07/202339,709 mi+2,000 mi
- 23/07/202437,924 mi-1,785 mi
- 31/07/202437,924 mi
- 23/07/202538,147 mi+223 mi
Average of roughly 219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P397 GOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P397 GOV) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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