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C598 GRL

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,402 mi
Last recorded29,402 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC598 GRL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres heavily perished

boot floor rotted

brake pedal spongy

Fail 8 Apr 2008 29,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

boot floor rotted

brake pedal spongy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres heavily perished

Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,316 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 28,316 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front number plate cracked stone chip on nearside headlight

tyre walls ceacking nearside and offside rear

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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C598 GRL is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C598 GRL, 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 C598 GRL registered?

C598 GRL is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C598 GRL safe to buy?

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