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D508 DFP

1988 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,698 mi
Last recorded13,698 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD508 DFP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2006 13,698 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 13,698 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D508 DFP is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 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 D508 DFP, 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 38 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D508 DFP registered?

D508 DFP is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is D508 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D508 DFP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D508 DFP have outstanding finance?

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