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J140 PVM

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,196 mi
Last recorded56,196 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 PVM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,196 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,315 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,251 miles

offside front brake disc slight contamination

Fail 17 Oct 2011 39,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,723 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 31,715 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2009 23,262 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,417 miles

drivers front tyre wearing on inner edge

passenger mirror cracked in corner

split on passenger wiper blade

Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,621 miles

engine mounting worn

Fail 26 Sep 2007 9,610 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine mounting worn

Pass 29 Sep 2006 3,138 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 2,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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J140 PVM is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J140 PVM, 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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J140 PVM is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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