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F197 EFL

1989 Ford P100

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

6,809 mi
Last recorded6,809 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford P10050,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF197 EFL
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2006 6,809 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jan 2006 6,602 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford P100?

Based on 33,632 MOT tests across 5,150 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,876
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,821
Stop lamp not working 2,888
fog lamp not working 2,379
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,365
Steering rack gaiter split 1,146
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F197 EFL is a 1989 Ford P100 in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Ford P100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 50,626 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 P100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,821 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F197 EFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford P100 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Ford P100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F197 EFL registered?

F197 EFL is a 1989 Ford P100, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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