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H976 FRL

1990 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,361 mi
Last recorded90,361 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH976 FRL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,361 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

Nearside rear brake slight binding

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

Fail 20 Sep 2009 90,328 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

Nearside rear brake slight binding

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 87,387 miles

Front vallance corroded

Slight corrosion offside rear suspension top mount

Small oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 83,722 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front valance corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2007 83,717 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front valance corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,157 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 76,731 miles

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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H976 FRL is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H976 FRL, 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 H976 FRL registered?

H976 FRL is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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