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D185 ELE

1988 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,470 mi
Last recorded62,470 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD185 ELE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,470 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,791 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 57,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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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D185 ELE is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 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 D185 ELE, 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 38 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D185 ELE registered?

D185 ELE is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 1988.

Is D185 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D185 ELE 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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