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N361 EYB

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,078 mi
Last recorded90,078 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 EYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2011 90,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear axle bushes in poor condition!

nearside front door handle sticky!

Pass 10 Jul 2010 82,037 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,045 miles

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

both outter sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 77,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,670 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,556 miles

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

corrosion forming on off side outter sill.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 68,648 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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N361 EYB is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N361 EYB, 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 N361 EYB registered?

N361 EYB is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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