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F196 SHJ

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,318 mi
Last recorded84,318 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,318 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 84,318 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r tyre been run flat at sometime

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 75,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,947 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,380 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 50,035 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 49,993 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,993 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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F196 SHJ is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F196 SHJ, 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 F196 SHJ registered?

F196 SHJ is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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