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P109 RYB

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,815 mi
Last recorded3,815 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 RYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 3,815 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 3,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 99,450 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 99,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 94,136 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 94,136 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 87,317 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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P109 RYB is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P109 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 P109 RYB registered?

P109 RYB is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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