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L170 VHR

1993 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,685 mi
Last recorded17,685 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 VHR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,685 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,175 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leaking

incorrect engine fitted to vehicle

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Feb 2006 13,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leaking

incorrect engine fitted to vehicle

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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L170 VHR is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 62,273 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 L170 VHR, 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 33 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L170 VHR registered?

L170 VHR is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L170 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L170 VHR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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