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70,578 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
corrosion at front lower valence
multiple areas of previous repairs covered in underseal.
play at 2 x front top mounts
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most steel brake pipes are starting to corrode and are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top swivel bearing appears dry on lock to lock test (5.3.2 (c))
Offside reverse lamp does not work
Hazard warning switch inoperative all four lamps must flash when switched on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted not secured in its anchor bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chassis leg requires welding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted not secured in its anchor bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel pipe burst under test (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail pipe connection bracket requires welding to secure it stronger (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most steel brake pipes are starting to corrode and are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top swivel bearing appears dry on lock to lock test (5.3.2 (c))
Offside reverse lamp does not work
the rear wiper bladfe is perished
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
the rear wiper bladfe is perished
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TIE BAR BUSHES WORN TO EXCESS FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength THE CHASSIS LEG REQUIRES WELDING WHERE IT JOINS THE CROSSMEMBER UNDER THE RADIATOR UNDER THE BONNET AND UNDER THE FRONT WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN A POOR CONDITION
THE RADIATOR IS IN A POOR CONDITION
the nearside front steel brake pipe is starting to corrode
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
the nearside front steel brake pipe is starting to corrode
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced the sill panel and floor area both require welding in three places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres are starting to perish there are cracks starting to appear in the treads
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer chassis leg requires welding (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded END OF SILL REQUIRES WELDING (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid JET BLOCKED (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded END OF SILL REQUIRES WELDING (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
the nearside front bumper is insecure also the interior mirror is insecure
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
i cant open the tailgate
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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F299 SLA is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 F299 SLA, 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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F299 SLA is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 April 1989.
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