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D879 WTO

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,414 mi
Last recorded36,414 miles
Recorded on3 May 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD879 WTO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2006 36,414 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 36,414 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front and both rear flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front tyres worn to 2mm

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear inner sills very rusty

Both rear trailing arm mounting bushes worn and perished

Both rear wheel arches very rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Front windscreen frame rusted

Nearside door step rusted

Nearside front inner wing rusted

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Oil pressure switch leaking engine oil badly

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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D879 WTO is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D879 WTO, 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 D879 WTO registered?

D879 WTO is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 1987.

Is D879 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D879 WTO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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