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F989 OAE

1988 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,527 mi
Last recorded5,527 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF989 OAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 5,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front strutt top slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2017 5,248 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside has general corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill lip (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,248 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2015 5,248 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre perished

coolant pipe leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2013 5,242 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 5,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 4,080 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 4,078 miles

Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2005 2,928 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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F989 OAE is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F989 OAE, 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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F989 OAE is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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