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R981 BOJ

1997 Ford Fiesta 35

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,360 mi
Last recorded13,360 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta 3563,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 BOJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 13,360 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 2,363 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 2,363 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 94,022 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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R981 BOJ 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 R981 BOJ, 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 R981 BOJ registered?

R981 BOJ is a 1997 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R981 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 BOJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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