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P826 YYG

1997 Ford Fiest

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,367 mi
Last recorded50,367 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Fiest66,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 YYG
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2008 50,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 46,505 miles

advise corrosion takeing place to under floor and outer sills

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,729 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 39,153 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2004 34,433 miles

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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P826 YYG is a 1997 Ford Fiest in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ford Fiest models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 66,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P826 YYG, 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 29 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P826 YYG registered?

P826 YYG is a 1997 Ford Fiest, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P826 YYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P826 YYG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P826 YYG have outstanding finance?

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