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F274 RVT

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,062 mi
Last recorded31,062 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF274 RVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 31,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 31,046 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 30,993 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 30,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 30,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,687 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 30,687 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 30,125 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 30,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,476 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,163 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

after market lowereing springs fitted to vehicle. When vehicle jacked up springs become loose.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 28,156 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

after market lowereing springs fitted to vehicle. When vehicle jacked up springs become loose.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,270 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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F274 RVT is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F274 RVT, 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 F274 RVT registered?

F274 RVT is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is F274 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F274 RVT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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