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1997 FORD FIESTA1.3L PETROL

P581 DPD

Vehicle Insight Summary

1997 FORD FIESTA — PETROL, 1299cc. This vehicle has unavailable miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 29/03/2009
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 26/11/2008
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1299cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1997 Ford Fiesta has a limited MOT history, with the most recent recorded test on 2008-03-27, 18 years ago. At that time, both nearside and offside front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1). No other defects were recorded in the 2007 or 2006 MOTs, which were also passed. The vehicle’s recorded mileage of 76,347 miles suggests an average of 2,633 miles per year over its 29-year lifespan, which is significantly lower than typical usage. This low mileage could indicate light use, long periods of inactivity, or minimal road time, but it does not confirm the vehicle’s current condition. The MOT history shows no recurring mechanical issues beyond the tyre wear in 2008. However, the absence of tests after 2008 raises concerns, as MOTs are required annually. A vehicle of this age with no recent inspection may have undetected faults, particularly in systems prone to degradation over time, such as brakes, suspension, or electrical components. The tyre wear in 2008 could reflect either regular use or prolonged storage, but without updated records, it is unclear if these issues have been addressed or if new problems have emerged. The low mileage relative to the vehicle’s age suggests the car may have been underused, which can lead to mechanical stiffness, fluid degradation, or component failure due to infrequent operation.

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45
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
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Imported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No recorded MOT test history was found for this vehicle.