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P131 NOX

1997 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,731 mi
Last recorded65,731 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 NOX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,731 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

edges of both front tyres worn

Fail 27 Jul 2007 58,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

edges on both front tyres worn

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,073 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 55,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 51,865 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 51,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED==CRACKING IN NSR TYRE==DAMPNESS AROUND RAD CORNERS==REAR AXLE BUSHES SPLIT /PERISHED==PERISHING IN BOTH FRONT REAR WISHBONE BUSHES==NSR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

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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P131 NOX is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 P131 NOX, 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 P131 NOX registered?

P131 NOX is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P131 NOX safe to buy?

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