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D889 HBK

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,872 mi
Last recorded87,872 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD889 HBK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,872 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 83,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

floor area around nearside inner door seal corroded

floor area around offside inner door seal corroded

offside front brake reation arm bush worn

offside front main load bearing chassis member slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2008 83,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

floor area around nearside inner door seal corroded

floor area around offside inner door seal corroded

offside front brake reation arm bush worn

offside front main load bearing chassis member slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2007 77,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 73,944 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 73,936 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT FADE

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D889 HBK is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D889 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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What year was D889 HBK registered?

D889 HBK is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 July 1987.

Is D889 HBK safe to buy?

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