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J162 UPC

1992 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,220 mi
Last recorded91,220 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ162 UPC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2008 91,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

nearside mirror missing.

offside rear wheel arch corroding.

outer sills corroding.

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 84,420 miles

as test 232315297015

Fail 5 Apr 2007 84,420 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine over heating,cooling fan not working.

front brake discs corroding on inner friction surface.

front lower arm bushes perishing.

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

surface corrosion throughout under side of vehicle.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,377 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2006 78,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

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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J162 UPC is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 J162 UPC, 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 J162 UPC registered?

J162 UPC is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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