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D240 DAB

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,379 mi
Last recorded79,379 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD240 DAB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2006 79,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 79,379 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 79,375 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 79,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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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D240 DAB is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D240 DAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D240 DAB registered?

D240 DAB is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D240 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D240 DAB shows 4 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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