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P418 TGT

1997 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,961 mi
Last recorded71,961 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 TGT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 71,961 miles

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode will require attention next year.

Fail 12 Jan 2007 71,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode will require repair next mot.

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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P418 TGT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 61,816 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P418 TGT, 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 29 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P418 TGT registered?

P418 TGT is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P418 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P418 TGT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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