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C160 VPF

1986 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,877 mi
Last recorded45,877 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 VPF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 45,877 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both hand and footbrake have travel, but not excessive at present

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre ageing and perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle and front and rear suspension assemblies corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 45,701 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle getting corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 45,697 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle getting corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,121 miles

Slight play in front wheel-bearing

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,636 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 37,979 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,481 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,674 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,921 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,297 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,356 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 24,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,072 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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C160 VPF is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C160 VPF, 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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C160 VPF is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 October 1986.

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