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C299 MCP

1986 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,575 mi
Last recorded83,575 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC299 MCP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,575 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

lowered suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,788 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,178 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 81,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 80,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

passenger front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2007 79,394 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 78,039 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Small stone chip in zone B

Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,321 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 69,300 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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C299 MCP is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C299 MCP, 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 C299 MCP registered?

C299 MCP is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 1986.

Is C299 MCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C299 MCP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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