MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear wiper blade incomplete
spare tyre flat
Nail in nearside rear tyre
body work signs of corrosion
nearside mirror damaged
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
body work signs of corrosion
nearside mirror damaged
rear wiper blade incomplete
spare tyre flat
rear wiper blade incomplete
spare tyre soft
condensation in offside headlamp glass
non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS
REAR WIPER BLADE INCOMPLETE
SPARE TYRE SOFT
non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F197 FYG is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,158 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 F197 FYG, 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 37 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F197 FYG?
You can check the full history of F197 FYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was F197 FYG registered?
F197 FYG is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1989.
Is F197 FYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for F197 FYG shows 4 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 F197 FYG have outstanding finance?
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