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J842 PAV

1991 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,146 mi
Last recorded10,146 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Fiesta Courier57,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ842 PAV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general underside corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r top shock absorber mounts poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2008 10,139 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general underside corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r top shock absorber mounts poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2007 1,780 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 1,778 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 1,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

sills corroded & poor on both sides of vehicle.......

Pass 22 Jun 2006 88,169 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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J842 PAV is a 1991 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.0% with a typical mileage of 57,743 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J842 PAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 35 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J842 PAV registered?

J842 PAV is a 1991 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 27 November 1991.

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