1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · N471 RTN
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 51,018 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,018 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
N471 RTN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/02/2008
- 51,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N471 RTN Mileage History
- 02/03/200644,006 mi
- 28/02/200749,689 mi+5,683 mi
- 13/02/200851,018 mi+1,329 mi
Average of roughly 3,592 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N471 RTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (N471 RTN) between March 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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