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C176 ABP

1985 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,372 mi
Last recorded84,372 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC176 ABP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,372 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 84,372 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 94,206 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 94,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 80,910 miles

both front tyres becoming perished

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front floor pan holed and corroded

rear axle beam becoming corroded

sill and wheel arch trims fitted

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,044 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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C176 ABP is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C176 ABP, 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 C176 ABP registered?

C176 ABP is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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