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C288 PTJ

1986 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,227 mi
Last recorded28,227 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC288 PTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 28,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 28,220 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 24,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 18,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal feels slightly long

damp around brake servo

Pass 14 May 2007 11,245 miles

brake pedal feels spongy.

Pass 18 May 2006 11,172 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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C288 PTJ is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C288 PTJ, 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 C288 PTJ registered?

C288 PTJ is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C288 PTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C288 PTJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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