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F986 OUW

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,779 mi
Last recorded35,779 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 OUW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,779 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,588 miles

extensive underbody weld repair

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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F986 OUW is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F986 OUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F986 OUW registered?

F986 OUW is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F986 OUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F986 OUW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F986 OUW have outstanding finance?

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