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C651 VPG

1986 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,853 mi
Last recorded93,853 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC651 VPG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,853 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,149 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 91,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,433 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,632 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,607 miles

Slight surface corrosion on sill - o/s/r

Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,875 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,259 miles

DRIVERS DOOR HINGE WORN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

N/S FRONT & REAR TYRES PERISHING

Fail 23 Nov 2015 86,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

DRIVERS DOOR HINGE WORN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

N/S FRONT & REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,865 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 85,857 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 85,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,910 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 83,910 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH REAR TYERS PERISHING!

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 79,694 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,473 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 78,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,019 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 77,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 75,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 75,477 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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C651 VPG is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C651 VPG, 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 C651 VPG registered?

C651 VPG is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 November 1986.

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The MOT history for C651 VPG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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