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H997 ERT

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,225 mi
Last recorded40,225 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH997 ERT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 40,225 miles

offside outer sill badly corroded (not within 30cm of a failure area)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 37,346 miles

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2011 37,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 34,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside & offside outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside & offside outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,937 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,340 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 30,319 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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H997 ERT is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 57,824 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 H997 ERT, 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 36 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 H997 ERT registered?

H997 ERT is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 December 1990.

Is H997 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H997 ERT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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