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A280 DAB

1984 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

34,380 mi
Last recorded34,380 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA280 DAB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,380 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 34,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 34,737 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise brake test not carried out

advise unable to check repairs carried out on nearside and offside front inner wings.

advise unable to check welding repairs on nearside rear.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 34,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE CORROSION O/S/F FLOOR, N/S/R BOOT FLOOR,N/S SILL, N/S/R ARCH/INNER SILL. ENGINE/GEARBOX MOUNTINGS WORN, OIL LEAK REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,422 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 30,415 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,674 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 29,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,988 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,855 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 24,855 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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A280 DAB is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 A280 DAB, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A280 DAB is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 1984.

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