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A409 YAN

1983 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,991 mi
Last recorded6,991 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA409 YAN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 6,991 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 5,733 miles

front floor corroded and holed

n/s/r outer sill has filler

rear panel has filler

Fail 25 Jun 2011 5,722 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

n/s/r outer sill has filler

o/s/f and n/s/f floor corroded and holed

Pass 6 Mar 2008 4,459 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 3,644 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 3,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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A409 YAN is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A409 YAN, 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 A409 YAN registered?

A409 YAN is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 August 1983.

Is A409 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A409 YAN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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