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F981 OWK

1988 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF981 OWK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 95,836 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,501 miles

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

exhaust fouling on rear axle when vehicle raised

o/s/f tie rod fouling on valance when suspension raised

Fail 22 Jun 2010 95,487 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust fouling on rear axle when suspension raised

o/s/f tie rod fouling on front valance when suspension raised

Pass 8 Aug 2007 86,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 76,350 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 75,868 miles

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 (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 69,149 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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F981 OWK is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 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 F981 OWK, 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 38 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F981 OWK registered?

F981 OWK is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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