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H938 DKN

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,031 mi
Last recorded83,031 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 DKN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion forming in both outer sills and in the under side of the vehicle.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion forming in both outer sills and in the under side of the vehicle.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,072 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nsr arch surface rust,play nsr w\bearing,

Fail 2 Nov 2009 80,072 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nsr arch surface rust,play nsr w\bearing,

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

ns d\m\glass cracked,surface rust ns outer sill,nsr & osr w\arches,osf l\arm rear bush play on wriggle.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 77,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

ns d\m\glass cracked,surface rust ns outer sill,nsr & osr w\arches,osf l\arm rear bush play on wriggle.

nsf seat back not recline forward for access.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 754,698 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

ns d\mirror cracked,osr brake eff down compared to ns,osr top shock mounting,uderside,osr chassis,ns outer sill,osr under inner sill,rear w\arches all surface rust.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,520 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 72,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 69,602 miles

slight play nsr h\bearings.

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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H938 DKN is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H938 DKN, 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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H938 DKN is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 November 1990.

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