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C816 NJM

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,409 mi
Last recorded86,409 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC816 NJM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2007 86,409 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 82,736 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 82,471 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

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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C816 NJM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 C816 NJM, 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 41 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C816 NJM registered?

C816 NJM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C816 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C816 NJM shows 3 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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