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J737 BAR

1990 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,539 mi
Last recorded11,539 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ737 BAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,539 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 6,206 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 6,108 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 99,989 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 99,989 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2006 90,354 miles

front springs corroded

hand brake cables corroded

near side cv boot perished

near side front to rear brake pipe corroded advise replace

off side inner wheel arch corrroded and repaird

oil leaks

raer inner sills corroded

rears chassis corroded

slight movment steering column

tested in the wet

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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J737 BAR is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J737 BAR, 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 J737 BAR registered?

J737 BAR is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is J737 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J737 BAR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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