Ford Fiesta Base (1986)
1986 Ford Fiesta Base
CarHunch is tracking 2,178 1986 Ford Fiesta Base vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1986 Ford Fiesta data is essentially empty — zero pass rates, zero failures recorded, and zero mileage data across 2,178 vehicles — which means these cars are almost certainly no longer taking MOTs at all. At 38 years old, the vast majority have likely been scrapped, parked permanently, or removed from the UK register, so this cohort tells us nothing useful about reliability.
If you're considering a surviving example, you're dealing with a genuine classic or hobby car rather than practical transport. Have any candidate independently inspected by a specialist in pre-1990s Fiestas, because MOT history won't help you here.
We have 2,178 1986 Ford Fiesta Base vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1986 Ford Fiesta Base
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Fiesta Base
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 2,100 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (4%) | 78 | 0% | 0 |
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