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J171 JHY

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,915 mi
Last recorded64,915 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 JHY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,915 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear backing and outer sills corroded

f/o/s and f/n/s floor pans corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear backing and outer sills corroded

f/o/s and f/n/s floor pans corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,394 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,321 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 62,064 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 60,720 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 60,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2007 58,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 56,808 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 56,808 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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J171 JHY is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J171 JHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J171 JHY registered?

J171 JHY is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J171 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J171 JHY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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