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P975 HRP

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,891 mi
Last recorded32,891 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 HRP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,055 miles

both front tyres wearing heavy on inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2005 21,297 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 21,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P975 HRP is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P975 HRP, 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 P975 HRP registered?

P975 HRP is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P975 HRP safe to buy?

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