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C797 CUW

1986 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,273 mi
Last recorded65,273 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC797 CUW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,273 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 65,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner wing plated in engine bay

nearside front wing not attached at lower weld

offside c.v. boot cable tied on

rear bumper and lamp lenses damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,151 miles

boot floor pans corroded

both bumpers damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2009 65,151 miles

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

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

boot floor pans corroded

both bumpers damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,609 miles

accident damage covered in body filler

o/s/f wheel out of shape

slight play in strut tops and steering rack

suspension soft

Fail 4 Jun 2008 64,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

o/s/f wheel out of shape

accident damage covered in body filler

slight play in strut tops and steering rack

suspension soft

Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 63,018 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 62,251 miles

n/s handbrake cable clip snapped

o/s/f tie rod bush worn badly

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

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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C797 CUW is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C797 CUW, 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 C797 CUW registered?

C797 CUW is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C797 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C797 CUW shows 9 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.

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