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P136 PNO

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

29,197 mi
Last recorded29,197 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 PNO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 29,093 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 22,170 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 22,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 22,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

engine oil leak

front and rear tyres mixed sizes

front number plate cracked

play in offside front anti roll bar bush

Pass 7 Feb 2012 15,005 miles

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

front number plate cracked

nearside rear handbrake performance is lower than offside rear

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and outer side wall perishing

slight play in offside front anti roll bar bush

Fail 7 Feb 2012 15,005 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

front number plate cracked

nearside rear handbrake performance is lower than offside rear

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and outer side wall perishing

slight play in offside front anti roll bar bush

Pass 5 Feb 2011 9,256 miles

front number plate cracked

both front cv gaiters persihing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear handbrake perfromance is lower than offside rear

offside front headlight adjuster is broken

slight play in both front anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 5 Feb 2011 9,256 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front cv gaiters persihing

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear handbrake perfromance is lower than offside rear

offside front headlight adjuster is broken

slight play in both front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2010 4,729 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 4,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 2,287 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 98,697 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 98,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 94,805 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 91,141 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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P136 PNO is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P136 PNO, 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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P136 PNO is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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