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A448 JCC

1983 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,748 mi
Last recorded31,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA448 JCC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,748 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,854 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 30,842 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,887 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,012 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 16,145 miles

nearside rear foot brake effort low effort reading

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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A448 JCC is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A448 JCC, 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 A448 JCC registered?

A448 JCC is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A448 JCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A448 JCC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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