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P120 TVG

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,333 mi
Last recorded12,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 TVG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,333 miles

n/s front outer cv gaiter starting to perish

n/s rear brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s door mirror head becoming insecure

tyre pressures appear under inflated

Fail 10 Jul 2009 12,329 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front outer cv gaiter starting to perish

n/s rear brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s door mirror head becoming insecure

tyre pressures appear under inflated

Pass 3 Jul 2008 102,027 miles

n/s/f flesy split

n/s/r brake binding

o/s cv boot security

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r brake pipe correded

Pass 23 Jun 2007 690 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Nearside cv gaiter heavily perished

Pass 11 Jul 2006 94,495 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 94,468 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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P120 TVG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P120 TVG, 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 P120 TVG registered?

P120 TVG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 July 1997.

Is P120 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 TVG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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