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P141 TGN

1997 Ford Fiesta Courier

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,492 mi
Last recorded71,492 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier50,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 TGN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,492 miles

Chassis and underbody corroding.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 71,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 71,492 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 71,492 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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P141 TGN is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 50,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P141 TGN, 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 29 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 P141 TGN registered?

P141 TGN is a 1997 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P141 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 TGN 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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