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A178 FPT

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,530 mi
Last recorded5,530 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA178 FPT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2020 5,530 miles

Offside and nearside front seat belts replaced with full safety harnesses

Pass 30 Sep 2017 5,496 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing Offside and nearside replaced with racing harnesses. ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 5,439 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing Offside and nearside seats have racing harnesses fitted. ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 5,415 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 5,379 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 11 May 2013 5,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 5,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 5,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,263 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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A178 FPT is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A178 FPT, 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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How do I check the history of A178 FPT?

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What year was A178 FPT registered?

A178 FPT is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is A178 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A178 FPT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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