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1990 FORD FIESTA1.1L PETROL

H453 ELD

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Considering this 1990 FORD FIESTA? It's a PETROL with a 1117cc engine showing unavailable miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 28/07/2008
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
1990
Engine
1117cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is unverifiable due to a lack of MOT testing for the past nineteen years. The last recorded test took place in July 2007, where the car passed after failing on excessive carbon monoxide emissions. Given the current date of June 2026, there is no contemporary evidence to confirm the structural integrity, braking efficiency, or safety equipment. The maintenance trend has effectively stalled, leaving the current mechanical state entirely to the imagination. The vehicle shows an exceptionally low mileage of 3,362 miles over its 36-year lifespan, averaging fewer than 94 miles per year. The data indicates a jump from 1,860 miles in July 2006 to 3,362 miles in July 2007. While this low mileage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of inactivity often lead to secondary issues such as degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and fluid breakdown, which are not captured by odometer readings alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the areas previously flagged in the 2006 test. The 2006 failure revealed multiple critical defects including a weakened offside rear brake cable, thin brake pads, and insufficient tyre tread depth. The suspension arm rubber bushes and nearside rear wheel bearing were also noted as deteriorated, components that have likely perished through age rather than use. Particular attention is required for the reported oil leak from 2006 and the potential for structural corrosion, which is a common failure point for this era of Fiesta when left stationary for decades.

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40
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Write-off
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Salvage
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MOT Status

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