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C129 LEV

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,150 mi
Last recorded93,150 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 LEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 93,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive APRON (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,090 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW N/S FRONT & O/S FRONT

REAR SERVICE ADVS..

Pass 11 Mar 2019 81,355 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 63,163 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 63,163 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,963 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 54,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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C129 LEV is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 51,835 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 C129 LEV, 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 40 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C129 LEV is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 1986.

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