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A199 NEV

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,961 mi
Last recorded65,961 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA199 NEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 65,961 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,740 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,657 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,503 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,147 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,583 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 64,581 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,242 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,184 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,382 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,876 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 62,865 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,153 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 62,142 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 61,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 60,463 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 60,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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A199 NEV is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A199 NEV, 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 A199 NEV registered?

A199 NEV is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A199 NEV safe to buy?

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