1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P331 GTV
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 73,718 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/05/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
P331 GTV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/05/2013
- 73,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P331 GTV Mileage History
- 02/05/200628,460 mi
- 11/05/200628,510 mi+50 mi
- 08/05/200730,878 mi+2,368 mi
- 02/06/200836,212 mi+5,334 mi
- 01/05/200939,994 mi+3,782 mi
- 05/05/200940,029 mi+35 mi
- 18/02/201047,713 mi+7,684 mi
- 22/02/201156,535 mi+8,822 mi
- 28/02/201156,644 mi+109 mi
- 31/01/201263,857 mi+7,213 mi
- 02/02/201263,857 mi
- 18/05/201373,718 mi+9,861 mi
Average of roughly 6,425 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
P331 GTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P331 GTV) between May 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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