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D228 XAP

1987 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,283 mi
Last recorded43,283 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD228 XAP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wing Panel Slightly Corroded Outside Of Prescribed Area, Offside Rear Body Panel Below Bumper Has Tape Repair,, Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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D228 XAP is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 D228 XAP, 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 39 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D228 XAP registered?

D228 XAP is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D228 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D228 XAP shows 1 test 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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