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G229 XME

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,185 mi
Last recorded72,185 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 XME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 72,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going under chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear quater pannel is strarting to corrode

under vehicle has corrosion (but not effecting structure of the vehicle)

Pass 23 Jun 2018 64,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,348 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 52,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 51,668 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,049 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,493 miles

Oil leak

damage to o/s/r

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,946 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,335 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,038 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,986 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,779 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 45,776 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 43,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,767 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,478 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 39,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G229 XME is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G229 XME, 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 G229 XME registered?

G229 XME is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 1990.

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