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N181 NOU

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,265 mi
Last recorded58,265 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 NOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,265 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 58,263 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,724 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,876 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,826 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 37,826 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,851 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 29,851 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,515 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 21,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,322 miles

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

possible leak from n/s/r wheel cylinder

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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N181 NOU is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 61,816 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 N181 NOU, 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 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N181 NOU registered?

N181 NOU is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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