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C608 GTA

1986 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,400 mi
Last recorded76,400 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC608 GTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,400 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,190 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,099 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

vehical bodytwork has some damage and corrosion but is not dangerous to passengers or others at this time.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,904 miles

Oil leak

front valance has corrosion and collision damage.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 74,888 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

front valance has corrosion and collision damage.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 74,626 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 74,404 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 74,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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C608 GTA is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C608 GTA, 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 C608 GTA registered?

C608 GTA is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 1986.

Is C608 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C608 GTA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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