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D749 HBK

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,154 mi
Last recorded87,154 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD749 HBK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,546 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,546 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,471 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit (strong advise)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front outer cv gaiter starting to perish

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar brackets corroding

Rear boot floor corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,563 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery tied in with string

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear trailing arm front bush starting to de-bond

offside outer sill corroded and hold outside prescribed area

rear boot floor corroded and holded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 18,756 miles

Both outer side sills covered with plastic side skirts.

Engine oil level slightly low.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Various oil leaks.

Fail 30 Jan 2007 18,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both outer side sills covered with plastic side skirts.

Engine oil level slightly low.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Various oil leaks.

Pass 11 Feb 2006 8,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2006 7,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

chipped screen

sills corroded- outer,covered by trims inspection hampered!!!

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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D749 HBK is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D749 HBK, 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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D749 HBK is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 July 1987.

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