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J779 VDA

1992 Ford Fiest

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,224 mi
Last recorded21,224 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiest59,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ779 VDA
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 21,224 miles

front number plate will soon require replacing.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 29 May 2008 11,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bottom steering colomn bush worn

Pass 8 Jun 2007 1,012 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 987 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills corroding

brake pipes showing corrosion

front number plate cracked

vehicle corroding underneth

Pass 22 May 2006 95,576 miles

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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J779 VDA is a 1992 Ford Fiest in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J779 VDA, 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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J779 VDA is a 1992 Ford Fiest, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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