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A491 LKJ

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,153 mi
Last recorded101,153 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA491 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 101,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 19,412 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 2,805 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 2,798 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side and near side floor corroded around seat mounts

Pass 4 May 2013 96,136 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 86,752 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 70,389 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 68,084 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 68,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,162 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 56,118 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

some deteriation in n/s head light

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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A491 LKJ is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A491 LKJ, 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

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What year was A491 LKJ registered?

A491 LKJ is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 August 1983.

Is A491 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A491 LKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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