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J188 JCW

1992 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,087 mi
Last recorded99,087 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 JCW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 99,087 miles

Acc cable outer burn`t but servicable. †

Evidence of engine bay fire. Fuel pipes and wiring not standard.

Lower cam cover missing. On back order at ford.

N/S sill and floor corroded.

N/S/F chassis leg surface corroded.

N/S/R inner wheel arch corroded.

No spare wheel fitted.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 99,087 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Acc cable burn`t out but functioning.

Evidence of engine bay fire. Fuel pipes and wiring not standard.

N/S sill to floor corroded but legal.

N/S/F chassis leg corroded

N/S/R inner wheel arch corroded.

No rear seats fitted.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 98,157 miles

Front wheels catching on wing liners when on full lock.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wear noted in front suspension.

Fail 30 Sep 2005 98,157 miles

Front wheels catching on wing liners when on full lock.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Wear noted in front suspension.

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 JCW is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J188 JCW, 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 JCW registered?

J188 JCW is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 February 1992.

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