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G173 VJD

1990 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,419 mi
Last recorded88,419 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 VJD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2008 88,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

non standard steering wheel fitted

osr wheel arch coroding

Pass 17 Oct 2007 84,732 miles

slight ply in steering column

Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,842 miles

alloy wheels fitted on the rear

exhaust corroded

front brake judder

oil leak

wiper blades appear short

Fail 28 Sep 2006 81,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

alloy wheels fitted on the rear

wiper blades appear to be short

Pass 8 Sep 2005 67,448 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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G173 VJD is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G173 VJD, 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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What year was G173 VJD registered?

G173 VJD is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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