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N193 LNW

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

9,252 mi
Last recorded9,252 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 LNW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2006 9,252 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 9,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 9,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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N193 LNW is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 51,790 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N193 LNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N193 LNW registered?

N193 LNW is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N193 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N193 LNW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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