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D88 ALK

1986 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,769 mi
Last recorded34,769 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD88 ALK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 34,769 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 34,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 34,281 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,863 miles

advise both front brake discs corroding on inner/outer surfaces

Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,076 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 33,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,637 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 32,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,982 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 31,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,361 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,844 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,303 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,904 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,393 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 27,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,333 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,755 miles

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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D88 ALK is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D88 ALK, 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 D88 ALK registered?

D88 ALK is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 1986.

Is D88 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D88 ALK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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