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J196 FGJ

1992 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,804 mi
Last recorded49,804 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 FGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,804 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 49,804 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 46,660 miles

o/s and n/s/r lower sills rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2018 46,660 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

o/s and n/s lower sills rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,379 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill at rear corroded not considered excessive

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded not considered excessive

Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,192 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,005 miles

offside sill showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,538 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,937 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 36,937 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,196 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,119 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,028 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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J196 FGJ is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J196 FGJ, 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 J196 FGJ registered?

J196 FGJ is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J196 FGJ safe to buy?

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