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J186 FGN

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,109 mi
Last recorded34,109 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ186 FGN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,109 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 84,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 543 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,015 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 91,963 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front wing mirror glasses cracked

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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J186 FGN is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J186 FGN, 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 J186 FGN registered?

J186 FGN is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 1992.

Is J186 FGN safe to buy?

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