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C331 VDF

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,784 mi
Last recorded52,784 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC331 VDF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long travel on handbrake

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,571 miles

36% inbalance on rear brakes

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,140 miles

rear of offside & nearside outer sills corroding.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,434 miles

rear of nearside outer sill starting to rust.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 11,393 miles

slight play in steering rack slight play in near sidehub bearing

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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C331 VDF is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 C331 VDF, 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 41 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C331 VDF registered?

C331 VDF is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 November 1985.

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