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F258 NBW

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,640 mi
Last recorded9,640 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF258 NBW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 9,640 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 9,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 3,697 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR BOOT FLOORS CORRODING WITH AGE

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER FLITCH PANEL CORRODING WITH AGE

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 3,697 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR BOOT FLOORS CORRODING WITH AGE

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER FLITCH PANEL CORRODING WITH AGE

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 98,158 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 98,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 93,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 81,964 miles

both sides front floor panels corroding. †near side outter sill panel corroding.

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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F258 NBW is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F258 NBW, 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 F258 NBW registered?

F258 NBW is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F258 NBW safe to buy?

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