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J173 PRP

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,125 mi
Last recorded29,125 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 PRP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 29,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2024 29,114 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 27,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch- end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills & nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 27,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch- end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills & nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 27,012 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to both rear inner sills and nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 26,906 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 26,879 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 23,871 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 23,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,063 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,324 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked offside lower corner does not affect view to rear

Fail 14 Jun 2013 20,320 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

offside door mirror glass cracked offside lower corner does not affect view to rear

Fail 26 Apr 2012 19,981 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,981 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 May 2011 19,483 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked in offside lower corner

Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,803 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked across lower corner

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,962 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,711 miles

front windscreen washers weak

off side door mirror has small crack across lower corner

Pass 28 Apr 2007 17,395 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,124 miles

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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J173 PRP is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J173 PRP, 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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J173 PRP is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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