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F116 OTW

1989 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,794 mi
Last recorded6,794 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF116 OTW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 6,794 miles

corrosion started on outer sills and floor pan

n/s/f door mirror not fully secure

slight condensation in n/s headlight

Fail 28 Sep 2007 6,788 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bad vibration through steering over 30mph suspect front discs which have failed

corrosion started on outer sills and floor pan

n/s/f door mirror not fully secure

slight condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 11 Jul 2006 4,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion started on n/s and o/s outer sills

corrosion started on n/s/r wheel arch

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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F116 OTW is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F116 OTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F116 OTW registered?

F116 OTW is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 June 1989.

Is F116 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F116 OTW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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