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C488 WDF

1986 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,119 mi
Last recorded24,119 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC488 WDF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,119 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 233,403 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 23,335 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 22,502 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 22,502 miles

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

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 WDF is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C488 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

C488 WDF is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 1986.

Is C488 WDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C488 WDF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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