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F166 VAF

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 VAF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2014
Pass 19 Jan 2013
Pass 5 Sep 2011
Fail 1 Sep 2011

Offside Inner Rear 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 Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body kit fitted over outer sills unable to check for corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2008

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 49,000 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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F166 VAF is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F166 VAF, 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 F166 VAF registered?

F166 VAF is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 1989.

Is F166 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F166 VAF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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