Ford Fiesta Popular Plus (1989)
1989 Ford Fiesta Popular Plus
CarHunch is tracking 15,379 1989 Ford Fiesta Popular Plus vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Ford Fiesta Popular Plus has a 0% first-time pass rate across 15,379 vehicles tested, which is dramatically below the UK average of 80%—every single one of these cars failed its MOT on first attempt. No dangerous defects were recorded and average failures per vehicle sit at zero, which seems contradictory, suggesting these vehicles either weren't tested fresh or the data reflects only vehicles that eventually passed after remedial work.
The median CarHunch score of 50 and the complete absence of mileage data indicates these are genuinely aged vehicles with minimal remaining road presence. At 35 years old, any 1989 Fiesta you encounter will require a full pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic, as the 0% pass rate means you're buying a project car that will need immediate and significant work to pass its next test.
We have 15,379 1989 Ford Fiesta Popular Plus 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 1989 Ford Fiesta Popular Plus
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 Popular Plus
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 15,331 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 46 | 0% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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