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C589 CJD

1986 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,036 mi
Last recorded85,036 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC589 CJD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,036 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 85,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate poor

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,414 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Fail 27 Aug 2014 33,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Fail 2 Sep 2013 82,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,200 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,866 miles

brake peddal low

Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,965 miles

small corrosion to a post not within 12 // of any main points home maid tow bar fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2010 78,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

small corrosion to a post not within 12 // of any main points home maid tow bar fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,510 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 77,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 76,216 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 76,209 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 74,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,863 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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C589 CJD is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C589 CJD, 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 C589 CJD registered?

C589 CJD is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C589 CJD safe to buy?

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