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A188 OVW

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,659 mi
Last recorded50,659 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA188 OVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 50,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from centre pipe to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 49,819 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 46,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 45,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,915 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 41,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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A188 OVW is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A188 OVW, 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 A188 OVW registered?

A188 OVW is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 November 1983.

Is A188 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A188 OVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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