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D889 VMY

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,348 mi
Last recorded75,348 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD889 VMY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,598 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,981 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,351 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 73,336 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,642 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,853 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 70,958 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 69,712 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 69,712 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

near side front wing to slan panle some corrosion

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 VMY is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VMY, 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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What year was D889 VMY registered?

D889 VMY is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D889 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D889 VMY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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