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F176 PJM

1989 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,744 mi
Last recorded78,744 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF176 PJM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,744 miles

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

all tyre pressures low

n/s lower corner of screen cracked

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f wing starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jul 2008 78,665 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

all tyre pressures low

n/s lower corner of screen cracked

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f wing starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2007 719,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 69,363 miles

poor welding repair to rear floor pan

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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F176 PJM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F176 PJM, 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 F176 PJM registered?

F176 PJM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is F176 PJM safe to buy?

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