1996 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · P284 CVN
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 53,842 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2013.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P284 CVN Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2012
- 53,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P284 CVN Mileage History
- 06/12/200542,746 mi
- 11/12/200646,088 mi+3,342 mi
- 12/12/200646,088 mi
- 09/01/200847,474 mi+1,386 mi
- 10/01/200847,474 mi
- 09/01/200948,492 mi+1,018 mi
- 09/01/200948,492 mi
- 18/01/201051,074 mi+2,582 mi
- 22/01/201051,074 mi
- 25/01/201153,037 mi+1,963 mi
- 25/01/201153,037 mi
- 23/01/201253,842 mi+805 mi
- 01/02/201253,842 mi
Average of roughly 1,803 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
P284 CVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P284 CVN) between December 2005 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”.
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