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J188 FGN

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,296 mi
Last recorded78,296 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 FGN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 78,296 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Metal brake pipes (rear have slight corrosion)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,296 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Metal brake pipes (rear have slight corrosion)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,655 miles

fuel pipe has light corrosion

light corrosion to nearside outer sill and both inner sills

Fail 19 Sep 2013 77,648 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel pipe has light corrosion

light corrosion to nearside outer sill and both inner sills

Fail 17 Sep 2012 76,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,162 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

coolant leak

front brake discs worn and scored

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 19 Sep 2011 76,161 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

coolant leak

front brake discs worn and scored

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,949 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs scored and worn

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 20 Sep 2010 74,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine oil leak

front brake discs scored and worn

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,796 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 15 Sep 2008 72,666 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,545 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside outer sills rusting

Pass 11 Sep 2006 70,172 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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J188 FGN is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J188 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 J188 FGN registered?

J188 FGN is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J188 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J188 FGN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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