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J374 MBY

1992 Ford Fiest

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,275 mi
Last recorded80,275 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiest59,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ374 MBY
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 80,275 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 80,275 miles

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

o/s mirror missing

Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,887 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 74,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 70,129 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 70,122 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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J374 MBY is a 1992 Ford Fiest in White 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 Fiest models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 59,029 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 Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J374 MBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J374 MBY registered?

J374 MBY is a 1992 Ford Fiest, first registered on 11 May 1992.

Is J374 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J374 MBY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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