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C83 COR

1986 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

20,114 mi
Last recorded20,114 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC83 COR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 20,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing nr shock mtg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable insecure cable incorrectly fitted wrong side of brake hose (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured valence cracked nr tie bar mtg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded across boot pan nr n/s & o/s tie bar mtgs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front headlamp lens damaged

Oil leak ()

plastic outer asill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,629 miles

boot floor slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 16,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s/f (1.8)

boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 12,247 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 12,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 726 miles

rear tyres low slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Mar 2014 726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres low slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jan 2013 84,214 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,954 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,462 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 73,950 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front floor rusted

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Jan 2009 72,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front floor rusted

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,680 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 70,570 miles

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

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

May be more corrosion behind plastic sill covers

O/S/F wheel rim slightly damaged on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 68,628 miles

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear wheel bearings slight play

cover sills fitted

nearside c/v boot perishing

offside front c/v boot perishing

oil over steering rack

temp repair to rear exhust pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2005 65,353 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 65,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

steering rack covered in oil

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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C83 COR is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C83 COR, 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 C83 COR registered?

C83 COR is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 July 1986.

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