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P135 NWC

1997 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,147 mi
Last recorded82,147 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 NWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2012 82,147 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both sides Rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Both sides front brake flexi hoses perished in poor condition - Just meet pass criteria

Both sides front outer cv gaiter perished & starting to crack

Both sides rear foot brake performance could be better

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs worn & pads LOOK low

Front coil springs corroding

Offside front lower suspension arm bush debonded & deteriorated - Just meets pass criteria

Underbody corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2011 74,943 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,943 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,096 miles

exhaust for corrosion

front brake discs for condition

nearside front wishbone rear bush in poor condition

offside front brake flexi hose perishing will need replacing soon

rear metal brake pipes for corrosion

tested in wet conditions

Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,787 miles

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

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

hazard switch cover missing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 45,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 42,551 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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P135 NWC is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P135 NWC, 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 P135 NWC registered?

P135 NWC is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 1997.

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