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A476 VMM

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,207 mi
Last recorded70,207 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA476 VMM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,207 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,782 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 56,782 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2005 50,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

radiator corroded

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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A476 VMM is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A476 VMM, 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 A476 VMM registered?

A476 VMM is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is A476 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A476 VMM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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