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P106 RYB

1997 Ford Fiesta

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,695 mi
Last recorded49,695 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 RYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 49,695 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 45,465 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,428 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 34,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,629 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,369 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 20,449 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 20,439 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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 RYB is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RYB, 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 P106 RYB registered?

P106 RYB is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P106 RYB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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