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F264 RLM

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,236 mi
Last recorded41,236 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF264 RLM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,236 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody has been "patch" welded /repaired extensivly

underbody rusting ,,,,badly in places,

Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,421 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 34,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s outer sill panel rusting

Pass 31 Jan 2006 26,714 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 26,581 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s front wing rails/bulkhead panals rusting badly.

o/s outer sill panal rusting badly

steel brake pipes rusting and corroding in places.

underbody rusting and has been patch/repaired extensivly.

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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F264 RLM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F264 RLM, 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 F264 RLM registered?

F264 RLM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F264 RLM safe to buy?

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