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N699 FAR

1971 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

18,916 mi
Last recorded18,916 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1971 Ford Fiesta62,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN699 FAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 18,916 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 18,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside dip aim on low side though acceptable

nearside front flexi brake hose perished

nearside front top suspension mount has play

nearside front tyre underinflated, possible sidewall damage and nail in unrepairable position

offside rear top suspension mount has play

offside rear wheel rim damaged

spare wheel missing

tow ball missing at time of test

unable to open boot lid

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,522 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 17,520 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear number plate deterioted,

Fail 14 Aug 2006 17,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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N699 FAR is a 1971 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1971 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 62,145 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 N699 FAR, 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 55 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N699 FAR registered?

N699 FAR is a 1971 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N699 FAR safe to buy?

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