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D916 VRN

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

48,849 mi
Last recorded48,849 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD916 VRN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 48,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front & rear bumpers not fitted.

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,849 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,849 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing complete visual inspection

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 48,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing complete visual inspection

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,849 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2010 48,849 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,849 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil and filter change required

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,849 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 48,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 48,842 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,495 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 44,457 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 38,481 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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D916 VRN is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D916 VRN, 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 D916 VRN registered?

D916 VRN is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 January 1987.

Is D916 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D916 VRN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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