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C254 GRO

1986 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,842 mi
Last recorded16,842 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 GRO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2010 16,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bodywork has surface rust in places

car has been patched and welded in places

car is getting generaly old and weak

extra hub caps fitted o/s

general movement/wear in both front tie bar bushes

general wear and surface rust on front discs

light surface rust around both front inner wings

metal fuel pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/f head light adjuster in poor condition

no rear seat belts fitted

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

oversized tax disc holder used

slight damage to front number plate

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,842 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bodywork has surface rust in places

car has been patched and welded in places

car is getting generaly old and weak

extra hub caps fitted o/s

general movement/wear in both front tie bar bushes

general wear and surface rust on front discs

light surface rust around both front inner wings

metal fuel pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/f head light adjuster in poor condition

no rear seat belts fitted

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

oversized tax disc holder used

slight damage to front number plate

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

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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C254 GRO is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C254 GRO, 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 C254 GRO registered?

C254 GRO is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C254 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C254 GRO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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