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N291 UOM

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,261 mi
Last recorded80,261 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 UOM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 80,261 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front and offside rear wheelarches showing corrosion but not considered to be a sharp edge

Fail 17 Oct 2008 80,255 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front and offside rear wheelarches showing corrosion but not considered to be a sharp edge

Pass 3 Nov 2007 77,839 miles

advise rear arches corroded

advise vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2007 77,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

advise vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2006 70,170 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 70,009 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 65,260 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both inner and outer sills starting to rust

near side door mirror cracked

offside rear wheel arch rusty

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2005 65,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills starting to rust

nearside door mirror cracked

offside rear wheelarch rusty

oil leak

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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N291 UOM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 N291 UOM, 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 41 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N291 UOM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 August 1985.

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