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P122 NAR

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,028 mi
Last recorded54,028 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 NAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2013 54,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,028 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 53,728 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,572 miles

front brake discs corroding and geting thin

front brake pads worn

nsr brake pipe corroding

osf tyre worn on inner egde close to legal limit

osr foot and hand brake effort low very close to excess

Fail 15 Aug 2012 46,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroding and geting thin

front brake pads worn

nsr brake pipe corroding

osf tyre worn on inner egde close to legal limit

osr foot and hand brake effort low very close to excess

Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,647 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,742 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,110 miles

surfaces corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,806 miles

nsr brake pipe has sight surface corrion

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,244 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,734 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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P122 NAR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P122 NAR, 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 P122 NAR registered?

P122 NAR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is P122 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 NAR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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