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D266 PDB

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,241 mi
Last recorded70,241 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD266 PDB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside outer sill corroded and holed(not near a prescribed area)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

offside outer sill corroded and holed(not near a prescribed area)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,389 miles

boot floor heavilly corroded

nearside front tyre showing wear

offside outer sill corroded and weak

play in offside door hinge

Fail 3 Apr 2007 69,386 miles

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

boot floor heavilly corroded

nearside front tyre showing wear

offside outer sill corroded and weak

oil leak

play in offside door hinghes

Pass 30 Mar 2006 68,809 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 68,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

offside inner wing around suspension leg has been repaired

oil leak

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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D266 PDB is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D266 PDB, 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 D266 PDB registered?

D266 PDB is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D266 PDB safe to buy?

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