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P116 XAW

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,391 mi
Last recorded90,391 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 XAW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2014 90,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2013 89,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 88,694 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 86,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,317 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 85,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear foot brake performance low compared to offside rear

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Apr 2009 83,560 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 83,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 82,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,110 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,526 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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P116 XAW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P116 XAW, 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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P116 XAW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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