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J170 DYB

1992 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,156 mi
Last recorded35,156 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 DYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2012 35,156 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Dent in fuel tank

Dents in both rear floors

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,156 miles

Dent in fuel tank

Dents in both rear floors

Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,333 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 34,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 33,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,338 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,008 miles

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

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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J170 DYB is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J170 DYB, 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 J170 DYB registered?

J170 DYB is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 1992.

Is J170 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J170 DYB 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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