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C488 FMB

1986 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,782 mi
Last recorded48,782 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
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

RegistrationC488 FMB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,596 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,460 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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C488 FMB is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C488 FMB, 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 C488 FMB registered?

C488 FMB is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C488 FMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C488 FMB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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