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A647 SJN

1984 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA647 SJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 50,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking with age.

Window chipped outside drivers view of road ahead.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,278 miles

car underside completely covered in underseal [body pan cannot be checked ]

Fail 22 Jan 2016 49,208 miles

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

car underside completely covered in underseal [body pan cannot be checked ]

Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside outer sill sill damaged

underseal on underside of vehicle unable to check components correctly

Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,325 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 13,639 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 12,605 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 425,328 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,187 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 11,068 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 10,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,516 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 39,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,560 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,432 miles

The whole underneath off vehicle is smothered with underseal at time of test.

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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A647 SJN is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 A647 SJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A647 SJN registered?

A647 SJN is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 April 1984.

Is A647 SJN safe to buy?

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