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P106 LSX

1997 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,912 mi
Last recorded79,912 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 LSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2007 79,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 79,912 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 77,901 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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P106 LSX is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P106 LSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P106 LSX?

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What year was P106 LSX registered?

P106 LSX is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P106 LSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 LSX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P106 LSX have outstanding finance?

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