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C131 XLC

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,783 mi
Last recorded2,783 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC131 XLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2012 2,783 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 2,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 2,023 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 2,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 403 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C131 XLC is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C131 XLC, 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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What year was C131 XLC registered?

C131 XLC is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1986.

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