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C659 JAR

1986 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,009 mi
Last recorded33,009 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC659 JAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 33,009 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 33,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 32,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 32,410 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 32,408 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 32,276 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sills have been repaired

Fail 4 Oct 2017 32,242 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to flexi (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,693 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,838 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR CORODED BUT NOT CONSIDED STRUCTURAL.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,274 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 23,268 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,041 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 19,943 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 19,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres cracking and splitting on inner wall

Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,900 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

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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C659 JAR is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C659 JAR, 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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C659 JAR is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 1986.

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