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C208 ARU

1986 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

48,493 mi
Last recorded48,493 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC208 ARU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 48,493 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 48,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,044 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 47,044 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 43,437 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 43,429 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,521 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 41,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,613 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 39,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 37,432 miles

Centre mirror missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,398 miles

Centre mirror missing

Front slight exhaust blow

Nearside Rear rust hole

Fail 29 Jul 2015 35,363 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

interior mirror missing

rust hole in nearside lower rear panel

slight blow from front of exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 33,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,117 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 31,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f o/s/f & n/s/r tyre side walls perished

Fail 30 Jul 2012 28,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f o/s/f & n/s/r tyre side walls perished

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,032 miles

All tyres sidewalls and tread cracked and small cuts

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,872 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 25,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,458 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,451 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre tread starting to split

spare tyre tread split and showing cords

Fail 25 Aug 2006 25,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside tyre tread starting to split

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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C208 ARU is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C208 ARU, 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 C208 ARU registered?

C208 ARU is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C208 ARU safe to buy?

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