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P192 ARG

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,810 mi
Last recorded36,810 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 ARG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,810 miles

All chassis badly corroded

Fuel filler pipe slightly insecure

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Offside rearwheel arch and body badly dorroded

Fail 7 Oct 2008 36,810 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

All chassis badly corroded

Fuel filler pipe slightly insecure

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Offside rearwheel arch and body badly dorroded

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,459 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 23,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 9,576 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 923 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 79,568 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 79,554 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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P192 ARG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 50,422 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P192 ARG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P192 ARG is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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