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P681 HAW

1997 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,112 mi
Last recorded10,112 miles
Recorded on9 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta61,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 HAW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2007 10,112 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 10,111 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

corrosion to offside outer sil

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

wipers poor

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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P681 HAW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc 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 P681 HAW, 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.

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What year was P681 HAW registered?

P681 HAW is a 1997 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is P681 HAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P681 HAW 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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