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D300 DLP

1987 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 DLP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022
Pass 13 Mar 2021 19,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 19,293 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 19,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 9,804 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 9,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,216 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 9,216 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,174 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 9,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,084 miles

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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D300 DLP is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D300 DLP, 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 D300 DLP registered?

D300 DLP is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D300 DLP safe to buy?

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