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NUN 854

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,572 mi
Last recorded46,572 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUN 854
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,572 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,556 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 45,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,408 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 44,739 miles

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

n/s outer sill very rusty but not holed

Pass 23 May 2014 44,223 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,580 miles

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

n/s sill deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2013 43,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s sill deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2012 31,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 31,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 19,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 18,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,006 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,227 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded

reversing lamps not working

Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,163 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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NUN 854 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NUN 854, 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 NUN 854 registered?

NUN 854 is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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