CarVerify

Free Car Check

C782 PRN

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,489 mi
Last recorded41,489 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC782 PRN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 41,489 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 41,489 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 40,976 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 88,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,587 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 86,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,349 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 86,349 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,278 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under sides and brake pipes wax oiled at time of test

Fail 15 May 2018 86,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported both sides rear at flexible hose joint (3.6.B.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of both sides front lower suspension arm mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides front floor/chassis areas (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides front inner sills areas (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front lower suspension arms inner mounting areas. (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rear inner sills (6.1.A.1)

deterioration in rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting.

front to rear fuel lines slightly corroded

slight corrosion in boot floor

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,873 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,881 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 78,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 78,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,003 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C782 PRN is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc 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 C782 PRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C782 PRN?

You can check the full history of C782 PRN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C782 PRN registered?

C782 PRN is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C782 PRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C782 PRN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C782 PRN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C782 PRN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.