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F208 FRH

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,825 mi
Last recorded83,825 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF208 FRH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,825 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,658 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 83,657 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,598 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s floor / sill has rust on edge

n/s/f floor corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,854 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 81,462 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic sill covers fitted so unable to check for corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,005 miles

battery insecure

both rear tyres approaching wear markers.

outer sill covers fitted as std,unable to fully inspect outer sills.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,315 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 78,194 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 77,948 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 77,948 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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F208 FRH is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F208 FRH, 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 F208 FRH registered?

F208 FRH is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F208 FRH safe to buy?

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