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A536 SAE

1983 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,889 mi
Last recorded65,889 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA536 SAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 65,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,988 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OSR wheel bearing is noisy

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 60,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR wheel bearing is noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 60,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,765 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 53,765 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,745 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 53,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 53,734 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 53,733 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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A536 SAE is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A536 SAE, 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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A536 SAE is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 October 1983.

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