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A480 TTU

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,366 mi
Last recorded45,366 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA480 TTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,366 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,776 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 37,782 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 32,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,500 miles

advise oil leak on engine. †advise front discs very slightly worn. †advise n/s/r sill starting to corrode but not holed.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 29,408 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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A480 TTU is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A480 TTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A480 TTU?

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What year was A480 TTU registered?

A480 TTU is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 December 1983.

Is A480 TTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A480 TTU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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