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A391 GGV

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,858 mi
Last recorded52,858 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA391 GGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 52,858 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 52,853 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 52,827 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front wheel bearings noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front wheel bearings noisey

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheels slightly noisey

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,553 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temp guage not working

Fail 13 Nov 2009 51,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temp Guage Not Working

Fail 7 Nov 2009 51,639 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temp Guage Not Working

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,957 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 50,957 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,710 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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A391 GGV is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A391 GGV, 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 A391 GGV registered?

A391 GGV is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 October 1983.

Is A391 GGV safe to buy?

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