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C72 ALJ

1986 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,767 mi
Last recorded36,767 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC72 ALJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 36,767 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,304 miles

brake pedal travel

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres cracked

under body rusting

Fail 12 Feb 2009 35,300 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal travel

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres cracked

under body rusting

Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,669 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre cracked

osf bearing

Fail 12 Feb 2008 33,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre cracked

osf bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,069 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 29,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight rummble from both front wheelbearings

Pass 22 Nov 2005 26,349 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C72 ALJ is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C72 ALJ, 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 C72 ALJ registered?

C72 ALJ is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 1986.

Is C72 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C72 ALJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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