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D591 WPU

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

33,799 mi
Last recorded33,799 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD591 WPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 33,799 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 33,799 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Suspect switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,581 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 34,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 34,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2011 34,379 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,884 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 31,881 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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D591 WPU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 D591 WPU, 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 D591 WPU registered?

D591 WPU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 1987.

Is D591 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D591 WPU shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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