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B156 NDL

1985 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,702 mi
Last recorded27,702 miles
Recorded on8 May 2006
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB156 NDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2006 27,702 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 27,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

battery tray corroded

front registration plate cracked

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

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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B156 NDL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B156 NDL, 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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What year was B156 NDL registered?

B156 NDL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 1985.

Is B156 NDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B156 NDL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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