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A498 NBW

1983 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,838 mi
Last recorded55,838 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA498 NBW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 55,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 55,242 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 55,242 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 May 2023 54,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 54,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 54,679 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 49,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated and front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,382 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp reflectors corroding but not affecting image

corrosion in both lower, inner sills at rear

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,300 miles

Both headlamp reflectors poor

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2011 91,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear springs starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,981 miles

Both front headlamp reflectors poor.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,623 miles

Both front headlamp reflectors poor

Fail 3 Apr 2009 48,623 miles

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

Both front headlamp reflectors poor

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,326 miles

Front tyres 2mm.

Slight wear N/S/F wheel bearing.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 48,326 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front tyres 2mm.

Slight wear N/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,952 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)

both headlamp reflectors starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,401 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 47,401 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 NBW is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NBW, 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 NBW registered?

A498 NBW is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 1983.

Is A498 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A498 NBW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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