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A669 XET

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,035 mi
Last recorded77,035 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA669 XET
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,035 miles

both front ball joint dust covers poor condition

o/s front under wheel arch slight corrorded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,839 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner egde.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,263 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,863 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,644 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 25,638 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 75,713 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A669 XET is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A669 XET, 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 A669 XET registered?

A669 XET is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is A669 XET safe to buy?

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