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D849 POP

1986 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,098 mi
Last recorded58,098 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD849 POP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,098 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 58,042 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,151 miles

Both front wheel bearings noisy

Both rear arches corroded

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Front numberplate damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 52,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front wheel bearings noisy

Both rear arches corroded

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Front numberplate damaged

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,512 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 42,512 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,431 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,286 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 42,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,772 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2009 41,772 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,430 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 41,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,123 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,952 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 40,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 40,542 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion blisters to underside of vehicle

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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D849 POP is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1986 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 51,835 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 D849 POP, 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 40 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D849 POP is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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