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F989 OUW

1988 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,107 mi
Last recorded63,107 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 63,107 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,679 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,351 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 61,844 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 61,844 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 60,428 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 58,766 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 57,501 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 OUW is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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.

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What year was F989 OUW registered?

F989 OUW is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F989 OUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F989 OUW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F989 OUW have outstanding finance?

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