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P236 THY

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,414 mi
Last recorded74,414 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 THY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,414 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 74,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r inner arch corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 70,719 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 54,576 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,110 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta 35?

Based on 3,999 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
7,273
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 467
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 408
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 395
Headlamp aim too low 255
parking brake recording little or no effort 221
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P236 THY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 63,755 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta 35 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 467 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P236 THY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta 35 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta 35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P236 THY registered?

P236 THY is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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