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G179 LCL

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,391 mi
Last recorded41,391 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 LCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,391 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,391 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2008
Fail 8 May 2008

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 28,508 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

osf wing damaged but not exessively

Pass 5 May 2006 19,617 miles
Fail 5 May 2006

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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G179 LCL is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G179 LCL, 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 G179 LCL registered?

G179 LCL is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G179 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G179 LCL 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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