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G131 XNF

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,378 mi
Last recorded55,378 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 XNF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 55,378 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,357 miles

car has been undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2021 48,219 miles

All of vehicle underside covered in protective wax.

Pass 5 May 2016 47,645 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,625 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 47,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2014 47,597 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,274 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,274 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 47,274 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,819 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 45,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,316 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,023 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 42,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2007 40,658 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 39,725 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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G131 XNF is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 57,824 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 G131 XNF, 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 36 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G131 XNF is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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