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B196 TBA

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,508 mi
Last recorded7,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB196 TBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 2,935 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 58,396 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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B196 TBA is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B196 TBA, 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 B196 TBA registered?

B196 TBA is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 May 1985.

Is B196 TBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B196 TBA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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