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L173 FVR

1993 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,359 mi
Last recorded70,359 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 FVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,359 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 70,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advanced corrosion thoughout under side off vehicle .

Pass 7 Nov 2005 67,729 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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L173 FVR is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,299cc 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 L173 FVR, 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 L173 FVR registered?

L173 FVR is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 1993.

Is L173 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L173 FVR 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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