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P134 OOY

1997 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,399 mi
Last recorded81,399 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 OOY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,399 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion to os floor

osf tyre out of shape

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,835 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 75,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,082 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 73,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

n/s sill corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 69,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 68,368 miles

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

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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P134 OOY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P134 OOY, 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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P134 OOY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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