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N17 JHP

1998 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,916 mi
Last recorded26,916 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 JHP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,916 miles

Nearside Rear brake reading low

Pass 6 Nov 2015 27,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,690 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,054 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 22,473 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 21,013 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 19,884 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,884 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,308 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 182,109 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever -- near maximum travel limit.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 182,109 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever -- near maximum travel limit.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 15,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 12,095 miles

oil leak

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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N17 JHP is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,124 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 N17 JHP, 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 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N17 JHP registered?

N17 JHP is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is N17 JHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 JHP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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