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P746 CDG

1997 Ford Fiest

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,338 mi
Last recorded78,338 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiest66,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 CDG
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,338 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 78,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,237 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 77,237 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 74,932 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 69,951 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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P746 CDG is a 1997 Ford Fiest in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiest models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 66,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P746 CDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P746 CDG registered?

P746 CDG is a 1997 Ford Fiest, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P746 CDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P746 CDG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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