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P329 NRP

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,331 mi
Last recorded12,331 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 NRP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 12,331 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 10,220 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 10,220 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 10,520 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 10,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2005 99,741 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P329 NRP is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P329 NRP, 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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What year was P329 NRP registered?

P329 NRP is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P329 NRP safe to buy?

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