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C689 XDF

1986 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,813 mi
Last recorded69,813 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC689 XDF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,813 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 69,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2009 52,135 miles

Damage to offside front inner wing

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 31 Jul 2009 52,135 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to offside front inner wing

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,429 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,694 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 39,683 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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C689 XDF is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C689 XDF, 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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C689 XDF is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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