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J912 MBG

1992 Ford Fiest

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

74,964 mi
Last recorded74,964 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiest59,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ912 MBG
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,964 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 74,962 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 74,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,100 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 72,178 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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J912 MBG is a 1992 Ford Fiest in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Ford Fiest models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 59,029 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 Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J912 MBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J912 MBG registered?

J912 MBG is a 1992 Ford Fiest, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J912 MBG safe to buy?

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