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D177 TAR

1987 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,490 mi
Last recorded26,490 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD177 TAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 May 2024 26,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ gearbox end plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 26,456 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 26,354 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D177 TAR is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 D177 TAR, 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 39 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D177 TAR registered?

D177 TAR is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is D177 TAR safe to buy?

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