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P126 NAR

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,150 mi
Last recorded93,150 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 NAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,150 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust shows corrosion/evidence of leaks.

front registration plate is damaged.

glass protectors fitted at the off and near side front headlamps.

hazard warning lamp switch/tell tale incomplete.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front door mirror unit appears to be secured by tape.

near side front to rear metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

near side rear service brake show a low performance effort.

near side rear tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side front to rear metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear service brake show a low performance effort.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear axel beam off and near side mounting bush's show deterioration/play.

service brake pedal shows travel.

service brakes show a low overall performance effort of 53%.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 93,150 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust shows corrosion/evidence of leaks.

front registration plate is damaged.

glass protectors fitted at the off and near side front headlamps.

hazard warning lamp switch/tell tale incomplete.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front door mirror unit appears to be secured by tape.

near side front to rear metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

near side rear service brake show a low performance effort.

near side rear tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side front headlamp dip beam aim not tested.

off side front to rear metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear service brake show a low performance effort.

rear axel beam off and near side mounting bush's show deterioration/play.

service brake pedal shows travel.

service brakes show a low overall performance effort of 53%.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,480 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 81,647 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 73,321 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 60,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 30 May 2012 60,287 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2011 53,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 51,020 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,473 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2008 45,159 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 45,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 May 2007 41,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 36,601 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 36,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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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P126 NAR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P126 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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P126 NAR is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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