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XRT 4N

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,861 mi
Last recorded39,861 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRT 4N
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 39,861 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 39,824 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 May 2022 39,083 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,954 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 38,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,612 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 38,605 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,233 miles

cover sills fitted to outer sills

Fail 21 Sep 2015 38,231 miles

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

cover sills fitted to outer sills

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,937 miles

1.....slight play in o/s of steering rack.....2.....surface rust on rear brake back plates

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,486 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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XRT 4N is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XRT 4N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XRT 4N?

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What year was XRT 4N registered?

XRT 4N is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is XRT 4N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRT 4N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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