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M197 NPB

1995 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,461 mi
Last recorded48,461 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 NPB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2015 48,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2014 40,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack has slight leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2013 40,308 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack has slight leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2012 39,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offside rear wheel arch corroded

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

offside rear wheel arch corroded

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

TIMING BELT CHANGE IS OVERDUE !

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,110 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,526 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 36,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,019 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 35,010 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,771 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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M197 NPB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 62,617 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 M197 NPB, 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 31 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M197 NPB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is M197 NPB safe to buy?

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