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A674 FBJ

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,048 mi
Last recorded48,048 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA674 FBJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,048 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 47,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,331 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 46,167 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 45,367 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 44,051 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,007 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2005 38,338 miles

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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A674 FBJ is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A674 FBJ, 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 A674 FBJ registered?

A674 FBJ is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 August 1983.

Is A674 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A674 FBJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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