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D499 BPE

1987 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD499 BPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2011

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,021 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 74,020 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 May 2009 73,994 miles

Front tyre treads low. Crack in front number plate. Corrosion in rear coil springs. Corrosion in o/s, n/s outer body sills also in inner faces.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,108 miles

Damage to front number plate. Damp in n/s headlamp and poor image from n/s and o/s. Corrosion in n/s and o/s rear outer body sills inner face.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2007 68,818 miles

Crackes in f/n/s. r/n/s and r/o/s brake hoses. Slight damage to front number plate.Corrosion in o/s and n/s body sills inner face.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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D499 BPE is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D499 BPE, 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 D499 BPE registered?

D499 BPE is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 May 1987.

Is D499 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D499 BPE shows 6 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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