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F984 SMG

1988 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,880 mi
Last recorded27,880 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF984 SMG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,880 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 27,229 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2008 27,229 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,336 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 19,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 19 May 2006 16,830 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 16,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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F984 SMG is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F984 SMG, 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 F984 SMG registered?

F984 SMG is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 October 1988.

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