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E189 PVG

1987 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,231 mi
Last recorded59,231 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE189 PVG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2012 59,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

2/ slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,088 miles

1. Front wiper blades starting to split. 2. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. Slight wear in n/s of steering rack. 4. Slight binding on n/s front brake.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,094 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 54,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,582 miles

1/ nail in n/s rear tyre 2/ o/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2009 50,550 miles

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

1/ nail in n/s rear tyre 2/ o/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,925 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 45,883 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.o/s/f side light dim 2.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,701 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 40,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,601 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 35,568 miles

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

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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E189 PVG is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E189 PVG, 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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E189 PVG is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 1987.

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