MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,504 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1; vehicle extensively modified 2; vehicle rear sills and archers repaired and seams of upper arches deteriorated 3; offside front lower swivel boot split 4; offside front strut top mount worn
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
nearside front inner wing badly corroded
offside front lower swivel boot split
offside top strut mount free play
outer sills have covers/ not abler to examin underneath
vehicle lowered
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C197 PPH is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C197 PPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of C197 PPH?
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What year was C197 PPH registered?
C197 PPH is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 1985.
Is C197 PPH safe to buy?
The MOT history for C197 PPH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C197 PPH have outstanding finance?
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