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F98 PUY

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,902 mi
Last recorded28,902 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 PUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 28,902 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 28,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 28,080 miles

Issue with boot latch. Got access to test.

Fail 28 Jan 2020 28,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre sidewall. Split and perished.(oe)195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre sidewall. Split and perished.(oe)195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. Smeared. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Issue with boot latch. Got access to test.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 27,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,500 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 27,500 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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F98 PUY is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,100cc petrol 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 F98 PUY, 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 F98 PUY registered?

F98 PUY is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F98 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F98 PUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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