MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,838 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
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
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
Both headlamp reflectors poor
Slight play both front wheel bearings
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
Both front headlamp reflectors poor.
Both front headlamp reflectors poor
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front headlamp reflectors poor
Front tyres 2mm.
Slight wear N/S/F wheel bearing.
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.
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
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)
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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?
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