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A597 TGH

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,795 mi
Last recorded57,795 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA597 TGH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,795 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 57,795 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,507 miles

corrosion to sills/floorpans,pipes,suspension mounts

Fail 30 Jul 2008 57,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to sills/floorpans,pipes,suspension mounts

Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,068 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 56,928 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to inner and outer sills,floorpans,wheel arches,brake pipes,suspension mounts

Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,322 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 56,322 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to inner and outer sills,floorpans,suspension components/mounts

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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A597 TGH is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A597 TGH, 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 A597 TGH registered?

A597 TGH is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 December 1983.

Is A597 TGH safe to buy?

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