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G8 GGY

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,136 mi
Last recorded75,136 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GGY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,136 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 64,986 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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G8 GGY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 61,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G8 GGY, 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 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G8 GGY registered?

G8 GGY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is G8 GGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 GGY shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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