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H138 AAL

1991 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,380 mi
Last recorded71,380 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Ford Fiesta60,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH138 AAL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,380 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosin n/s & o/s/f wings n/s & o/s/ outer sills

Fail 8 Oct 2010 71,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosin n/s & o/s/f wings n/s & o/s/ outer sills

Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 67,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 58,423 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside door step arches & gereral underbody surface corosion

Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

osf tyre tread slighty out of shape

Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,003 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

general underbody surface corosion

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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H138 AAL is a 1991 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 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 H138 AAL, 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 35 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H138 AAL is a 1991 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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