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H898 GPB

1990 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

60,593 mi
Last recorded60,593 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 GPB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

excessive corrosion, rear lower valance

front no.plate dis - colouring

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear outer door handle missing

Fail 18 Sep 2009 60,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front no.plate dis - colouring

excessive corrosion, rear lower valance

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside rear bumper damaged

offside rear outer door handle missing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,902 miles

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

both no.plates slightly deteriorated

nearside mirror glass missing

rear valance corroded both sides

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 17 Sep 2008 54,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

both no.plates slightly deteriorated

nearside mirror glass missing

rear valance corroded both sides

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,784 miles

see vt 32

Fail 12 Sep 2007 50,779 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

child seat fitted to center seat unable to check belt fully

corrosion to rear valance

n/s door mirror damaged/loose

n/s front and n/s rear tyres perishing

n/s tail gate strut missing

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,744 miles

see vt32 issued 13/09/2006

Fail 13 Sep 2006 45,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both front seatbelts retraction slow / weak

rear lower panel corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2006 45,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both front seatbelts - retraction slow / weak

rear lower panel corroded

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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H898 GPB is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 H898 GPB, 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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H898 GPB is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 1990.

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