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D299 FVN

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,881 mi
Last recorded8,881 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD299 FVN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 8,881 miles

Battery insecure

Car has had huge amount of welding work carried out on undersides

N/s/f seat missing at time of test

Rear seat base missing at time of test

Fail 26 May 2010 8,881 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Car has had huge amount of welding work carried out on undersides

N/s/f seat missing at time of test

Rear seat base missing at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2009 5,549 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 5,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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D299 FVN is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D299 FVN, 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 D299 FVN registered?

D299 FVN is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D299 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D299 FVN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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