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C797 ORB

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,776 mi
Last recorded42,776 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC797 ORB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2025 42,776 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,313 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
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C797 ORB is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ORB, 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 ORB registered?

C797 ORB is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C797 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C797 ORB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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