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J138 FAH

1992 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,903 mi
Last recorded53,903 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 FAH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust system detorating

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Fail 18 Apr 2015 53,903 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust system detorating

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 31 Dec 2013 45,969 miles

Body work damage O/S front.

Front Reg' plate damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 45,113 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body work damage O/S front.

Front Reg' plate damaged.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,932 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,593 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 29,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres starting to crack on shoulders.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,866 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on shoulders.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 25,037 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 24,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,065 miles

slight exhaust blow from inbetween exhaust paste

Pass 25 May 2006 23,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J138 FAH is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 61,408 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 J138 FAH, 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 34 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J138 FAH registered?

J138 FAH is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J138 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J138 FAH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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