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C521 PHH

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,022 mi
Last recorded46,022 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC521 PHH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,022 miles

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

general corrosion due to age of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,080 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,251 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 44,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,104 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 43,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,854 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 40,846 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,856 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,856 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,832 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the sidewall.

Slight dampness from offside rear shock absorber.

Slight imbalance in the front brakes.

Warp in the front brakes is near the limit.

Fail 1 Nov 2006 38,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight dampness from the O/S/R shock absorber.

Slight imbalance in the front brakes.

The N/S/R tyre is cracking on the sidewall

Warp in the front brakes is near the limit.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 36,416 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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C521 PHH is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 C521 PHH, 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 C521 PHH registered?

C521 PHH is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 April 1986.

Is C521 PHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C521 PHH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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