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C188 WRE

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,924 mi
Last recorded27,924 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC188 WRE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 27,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 27,368 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 26,314 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 24,361 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,077 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 23,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,309 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 21,309 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,662 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 19,662 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 18,732 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,367 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,387 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f top wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,362 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,317 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,269 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,226 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,111 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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C188 WRE is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C188 WRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C188 WRE registered?

C188 WRE is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 February 1986.

Is C188 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C188 WRE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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