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P982 NNA

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,124 mi
Last recorded82,124 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 NNA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 82,124 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 82,104 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2007 67,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2007 67,303 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,434 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2005 42,096 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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P982 NNA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P982 NNA, 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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P982 NNA is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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