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A686 VCA

1984 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,968 mi
Last recorded66,968 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA686 VCA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 66,968 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,279 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,579 miles

Slight corrosion in both front inner wings

Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,323 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 60,306 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,093 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 50,078 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 58,856 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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A686 VCA is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A686 VCA, 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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What year was A686 VCA registered?

A686 VCA is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 1984.

Is A686 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A686 VCA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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