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J181 FYJ

1992 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,936 mi
Last recorded85,936 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,936 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

windscreen scratched

Fail 24 Oct 2011 85,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

windscreen scratched

Fail 22 Oct 2010 77,931 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,931 miles

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,258 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,056 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,466 miles

Corrosion to offside wheelarch/outer sill panel and nearside front floor pan

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2007 66,466 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrosion to offside wheelarch/outer sill panel and nearside front floor pan

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,792 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 65,792 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J181 FYJ is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J181 FYJ, 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 J181 FYJ registered?

J181 FYJ is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J181 FYJ safe to buy?

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