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A498 FFH

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,557 mi
Last recorded35,557 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA498 FFH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,557 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,674 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 31,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,355 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,094 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,740 miles

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

fibreglass repair on o/s/r sill

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

slight brake grab o/s/f

Fail 23 Sep 2008 30,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fibreglass repair on o/s/r sill

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

slight brake grab o/s/f

Fail 27 Sep 2007 30,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both side rear tyres starting to perished

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both side rear tyres starting to perished

Fail 27 Sep 2006 30,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion starting to offside rear inner sill/sill seem seems slightly unbonded

front to rear fuel pipe corroding in areas

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front shock absorber soft

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

ossilation on both rear brakes

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,320 miles

corrosion starting to offside rear inner sill/sill seem seems slightly unbonded

front to rear fuel pipe corroding in areas

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front shock absorber soft

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

ossilation on both rear brakes

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2005 30,181 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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A498 FFH is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A498 FFH, 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 A498 FFH registered?

A498 FFH is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A498 FFH safe to buy?

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