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C874 RRX

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC874 RRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 99,456 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 99,456 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 99,398 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 99,393 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 99,242 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 99,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 98,877 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 98,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar repaired by welding (2.4.E.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 98,533 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

injun is verry lumpy at idle

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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C874 RRX is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 C874 RRX, 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 C874 RRX registered?

C874 RRX is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 1986.

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The MOT history for C874 RRX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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