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F242 TLL

1989 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,945 mi
Last recorded99,945 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 TLL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 99,945 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inside

slight corossion o/s outer sill

Fail 5 Jun 2007 99,945 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corossion o/s outer sill

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inside

Pass 20 May 2006 96,941 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on outside edges

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

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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F242 TLL is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F242 TLL, 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 F242 TLL registered?

F242 TLL is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is F242 TLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F242 TLL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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