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C82 FKJ

1986 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,625 mi
Last recorded49,625 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC82 FKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,625 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out to various sections of chassis /body

Fail 8 Sep 2011 49,617 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

extensive welding repairs carried out to various sections of chassis /body

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,987 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 40,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,382 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 36,378 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2008 34,583 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

washer hose under bonnet is leaking although washers are not affected

Fail 20 May 2008 34,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

washer hose under bonnet is leaking although washers are not affected

Pass 18 May 2007 30,087 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2006 199,289 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 199,289 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C82 FKJ is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C82 FKJ, 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 C82 FKJ registered?

C82 FKJ is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 February 1986.

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