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P162 RHG

1996 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,534 mi
Last recorded52,534 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier51,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 RHG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,534 miles

both outer cv gaitors perished

rear suspension rubber bushes perished

slight corosion noted around rear of floor and sill ends

slight dampness noted around fuel pump

Fail 26 Jun 2006 52,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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P162 RHG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P162 RHG, 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 P162 RHG registered?

P162 RHG is a 1996 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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