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F313 RLM

1989 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,671 mi
Last recorded2,671 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF313 RLM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 2,671 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 2,664 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 2,642 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal spongy

Pass 22 May 2014 2,350 miles

Both rear wheel bearings are slightly noisey when spinning

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 2,004 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 May 2013 2,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 1,577 miles

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

noking at rear on roadtest

Fail 21 Jun 2011 1,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

noking at rear on roadtest

Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 92,366 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 92,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Rear tyres feathering on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2006 89,519 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 89,519 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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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F313 RLM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F313 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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F313 RLM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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