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F101 SPC

1989 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,681 mi
Last recorded60,681 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 SPC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 60,681 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 58,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 52,538 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 52,514 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2008 49,712 miles

some corrosion on both rear wheel archs not structual

Pass 22 May 2007 44,823 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 43,577 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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F101 SPC is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F101 SPC, 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 F101 SPC registered?

F101 SPC is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F101 SPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F101 SPC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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