1989 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · G816 ONU
1989 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 35,605 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G816 ONU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2008
- 35,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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G816 ONU Mileage History
- 07/06/200630,100 mi
- 20/08/200733,044 mi+2,944 mi
- 28/08/200733,046 mi+2 mi
- 09/10/200835,605 mi+2,559 mi
Average of roughly 2,352 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G816 ONU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Fiesta (G816 ONU) between June 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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