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D282 VVW

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,294 mi
Last recorded89,294 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD282 VVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 87,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 86,588 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 85,579 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 84,047 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 84,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter leaking at the seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,954 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 83,954 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,795 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 82,056 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,165 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,551 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 81,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D282 VVW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D282 VVW, 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 D282 VVW registered?

D282 VVW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 June 1987.

Is D282 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D282 VVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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