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F297 RLM

1989 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,393 mi
Last recorded65,393 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF297 RLM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 65,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 64,624 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 64,120 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 64,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 63,372 miles

nearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge.

nearside inner wing showing corrosion adjacent to shock absorber fixing

offside front brake pipe showing corrosion

offside front tie bar bushes showing wear

offside front tyre showing wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2005 63,372 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre showimg wear on outer edge.

nearside inner wing adjacent to shock absorber fixing showing corrosion.

offside front tie-bar bushes showing wear.

offside front tyre showing wear on inner edge.

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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F297 RLM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 F297 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 F297 RLM registered?

F297 RLM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F297 RLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F297 RLM shows 7 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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