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A633 SVW

1984 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

68,480 mi
Last recorded68,480 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA633 SVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing near top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 68,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing near top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 68,472 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,069 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 68,069 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 67,678 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,963 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

flexi hoses slightly perished

front tyres rubbing arches

(strong advise) n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2012 65,956 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

(strong advise) n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

exhaust has slight corrosion

flexi hoses slightly perished

front tyres rubbing arches

Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,341 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 64,341 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,221 miles

lowered springs fitted all round

Fail 2 Jun 2009 62,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lowered springs fitted all round

Pass 8 May 2008 60,139 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 96,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion starting to appear in nearside front floor area.

oil sump rusty.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 96,145 miles

corrosion starting to appear in nearside front floor area.

oil sump rusty.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 31 May 2006 91,903 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 91,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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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A633 SVW is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 A633 SVW, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A633 SVW is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 1984.

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