1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P990 EOB
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 17,452 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1299cc
P990 EOB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2007
- 17,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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P990 EOB Mileage History
- 09/03/200697,571 mi
- 03/04/200697,583 mi+12 mi
- 03/04/200717,060 mi-80,523 mi
- 10/04/200717,452 mi+392 mi
Average of roughly -73,690 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P990 EOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P990 EOB) between March 2006 and April 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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