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DFC 890R

1989 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

59,987 mi
Last recorded59,987 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 890R
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2006 59,987 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion taking place in front inner wheel arche [front and rear]

nearside step sill showing corrosion

steerin g rack showing wear

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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DFC 890R is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,158 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 DFC 890R, 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 37 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFC 890R registered?

DFC 890R is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is DFC 890R safe to buy?

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