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P123 RNM

1997 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,822 mi
Last recorded95,822 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 RNM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,822 miles

Nearside Front outter cv gaiter split and leaking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 95,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Front outter cv gaiter split and leaking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

os floor/inner sill welded on the inside

Fail 13 Jan 2015 92,698 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf tyre outer sidewall damage

os floor/inner sill welded on the inside

Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,448 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,615 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 87,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 63,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P123 RNM is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P123 RNM, 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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P123 RNM is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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