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B488 DNO

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,312 mi
Last recorded25,312 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB488 DNO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 25,312 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 25,280 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

offside and nearside front tie bar bushes are worn

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Dec 2012 25,278 miles

nearside rear brake is a little tight

offside and nearside front tie bar forward bushes are worn

offside and nearside inner sills corroded at the rear

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Dec 2011 25,276 miles

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

offside and nearside front tie bar bushes are worn

slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,274 miles

battery tray corroded in nearside front wheel arch

Fail 31 Dec 2010 25,272 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

battery tray corroded in nearside front wheel arch

Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,248 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 25,116 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 25,116 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 24,851 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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B488 DNO is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B488 DNO, 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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What year was B488 DNO registered?

B488 DNO is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is B488 DNO safe to buy?

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