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F126 SAY

1989 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,113 mi
Last recorded17,113 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 SAY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,113 miles

Both number plates starting to delaminate

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 17,113 miles

Both number plates starting to delaminate

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,928 miles

Both number plates starting to delaminate

O/S/Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,750 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 16,746 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

O/S/Rear has slight cracking to sidewalls

Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,485 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 16,481 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

all tyres underonflated

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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F126 SAY is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F126 SAY, 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 F126 SAY registered?

F126 SAY is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F126 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F126 SAY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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