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P398 NOA

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,021 mi
Last recorded91,021 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 NOA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 79,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 23 May 2006 75,614 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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P398 NOA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P398 NOA, 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 P398 NOA registered?

P398 NOA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P398 NOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P398 NOA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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