1996 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · P698 FBU
1996 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 47,506 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P698 FBU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2022
- 47,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P698 FBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P698 FBU) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
P698 FBU Mileage History
- 23/03/202247,505 mi
- 26/03/202247,506 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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