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P397 GRX

1998 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,095 mi
Last recorded84,095 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Fiesta60,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 GRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 84,095 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 84,095 miles

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 76,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,938 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,496 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 64,934 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 61,155 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 56,521 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,941 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 51,941 miles

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

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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P397 GRX is a 1998 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,124 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 P397 GRX, 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 28 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P397 GRX registered?

P397 GRX is a 1998 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is P397 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P397 GRX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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