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F160 COM

1989 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,164 mi
Last recorded84,164 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 COM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2008 84,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,209 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 80,139 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil leak

off side rear wheel arch corroded

radiator leaking

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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F160 COM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F160 COM, 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 F160 COM registered?

F160 COM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is F160 COM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F160 COM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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