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J164 VAC

1992 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,325 mi
Last recorded76,325 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ164 VAC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,325 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 76,324 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose in clamp

chassis closing panel at front very corroded

digits slightly small on reg plates

fuel filter corroded

high h/c fluctuates/when engine runs rough

nsr road wheel rim buckled

os mirror glass cracked

osf brake disc warped slightly

outer cv boots perished

rear fog lamp switch sticky

spare wheel and carrier missin g

steering column noisy in operation

suspension height very low

vehicle underbody very corroded/numerous patches all over under body /near suspension/seat belt fixings

Pass 10 Mar 2008 71,332 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to both outer sill lips & sill to floors beyond prescribed areas

extensive weld repairs may have weakened frame of vehicle

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills & rear wheel arch panels

Fail 3 Mar 2008 71,254 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to both outer sill lips & sill to floors beyond prescribed areas

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills & rear wheel arch panels

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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J164 VAC is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J164 VAC, 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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J164 VAC is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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