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H898 GPJ

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,666 mi
Last recorded77,666 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 GPJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,666 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2007 75,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2006 73,203 miles

n/s outer door sill been replaced

o/s and n/s front floor been welded and under sealed

Pass 31 Aug 2005 70,594 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 70,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

recent repair to offside rear boot floor

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 GPJ is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H898 GPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H898 GPJ registered?

H898 GPJ is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H898 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H898 GPJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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