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A16 XRF

1983 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,788 mi
Last recorded61,788 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XRF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 61,788 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,668 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 59,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,941 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 58,439 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 58,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

vehicle corroeding due to age

Pass 7 Jun 2008 55,920 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 55,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 54,635 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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A16 XRF is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1983 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 52,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 XRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 XRF registered?

A16 XRF is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A16 XRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XRF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A16 XRF have outstanding finance?

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