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V283 JWC

1999 Ford Fiesta 35

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,940 mi
Last recorded14,940 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Ford Fiesta 3581,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 JWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta 35
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,940 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 49,016 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 48,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

handbrake requires adjustment.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,838 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 206,758 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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V283 JWC is a 1999 Ford Fiesta 35 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Ford Fiesta 35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 81,112 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 35 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 467 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V283 JWC, 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 27 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 V283 JWC registered?

V283 JWC is a 1999 Ford Fiesta 35, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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