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J197 UEH

1992 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,722 mi
Last recorded56,722 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 UEH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,722 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,897 miles

off side rear tyre perrished

Fail 16 Oct 2006 53,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre is perrished

Pass 12 Oct 2005 45,952 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 45,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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J197 UEH is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J197 UEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J197 UEH registered?

J197 UEH is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 February 1992.

Is J197 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J197 UEH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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