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B385 RLK

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,197 mi
Last recorded66,197 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB385 RLK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,197 miles

Both nearside and offside front floor pan corroded.

Offside Front Inner arch corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,339 miles

minor damage to windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2016 64,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

minor damage to windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,383 miles

various slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 57,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,291 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,842 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,850 miles

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

front discs rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2011 35,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,399 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 33,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,080 miles

Exhaust system secure and complete,however requires re-positioning

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Slight wear at nearside brake pedal link bar bush

Some light surface corrosion under nearside front footwell

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,714 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 23,714 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,458 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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B385 RLK is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1985 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B385 RLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B385 RLK is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 1985.

Is B385 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B385 RLK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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