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P114 VGS

1997 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,127 mi
Last recorded88,127 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 VGS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,796 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 74,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,618 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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P114 VGS is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P114 VGS, 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 P114 VGS registered?

P114 VGS is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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