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P117 DJR

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,371 mi
Last recorded92,371 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 DJR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,371 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 92,350 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,369 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 89,362 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 86,871 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 84,473 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 84,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

n/s headlamp image adequate

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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P117 DJR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 P117 DJR, 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 P117 DJR registered?

P117 DJR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P117 DJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 DJR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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