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P113 PRL

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,019 mi
Last recorded96,019 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 PRL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 96,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 92,336 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers sideoutter rubber boot cracking

Fail 10 May 2010 92,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers sideoutter rubber boot cracking

Pass 11 May 2009 88,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 85,142 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2007 81,678 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 78,223 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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P113 PRL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc 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 P113 PRL, 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 P113 PRL registered?

P113 PRL is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P113 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P113 PRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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