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F288 LTM

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,110 mi
Last recorded83,110 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF288 LTM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2016 83,110 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported pipes from master cylinder down bulkhead fouling rack (3.6.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe fouling gear shift stabiliser (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing from track rod lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked at cylinder union (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported across bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to outer sills both sides (5.2.6)

gear box front nearside mount as a bolt missing

gearbox slightly chaffing nearside front tie bar

rear axle case tubing heavily corroded and rear brake back plates

Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,858 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,061 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 73,000 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 72,797 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

no passenger seats or belts fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Dec 2008 72,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

no passenger seats or belts fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2008 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test!

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

Pass 2 May 2007 69,566 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 69,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2005 68,899 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

outer sill covers fitted

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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F288 LTM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F288 LTM, 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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F288 LTM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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