1989 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · F861 AVG
1989 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 90,011 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F861 AVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 90,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F861 AVG Mileage History
- 07/07/202286,542 mi
- 24/07/202388,795 mi+2,253 mi
- 24/07/202388,795 mi
- 11/06/202490,009 mi+1,214 mi
- 29/07/202590,011 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F861 AVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Fiesta (F861 AVG) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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