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D697 OAT

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,234 mi
Last recorded78,234 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD697 OAT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 78,234 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 77,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 77,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 77,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Both driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,522 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 77,522 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 77,428 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 77,193 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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D697 OAT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D697 OAT, 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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D697 OAT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 1987.

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