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D696 HYW

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,238 mi
Last recorded63,238 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD696 HYW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,238 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear bumpers not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer sill/step at front and front cross member both slightly corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 56,666 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,412 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 43,366 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,325 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 36,325 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,422 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 29,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2007 17,318 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,834 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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D696 HYW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc 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 D696 HYW, 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 D696 HYW registered?

D696 HYW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 June 1987.

Is D696 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D696 HYW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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