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A399 JFR

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,111 mi
Last recorded82,111 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA399 JFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,111 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,501 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,861 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,057 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 79,840 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,746 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,717 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 79,677 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,442 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 79,308 miles

slight bind on nsr brake

Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,142 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,944 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,909 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 78,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front gearbox seal leaking oil

oil pump leaking oil

Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,816 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 78,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 78,690 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,394 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 78,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,819 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 77,819 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

†both front seats insecure

offside front wiper starting to smear

Fail 15 Jul 2006 77,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 77,120 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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A399 JFR is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A399 JFR, 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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A399 JFR is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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