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A747 SGJ

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,269 mi
Last recorded25,269 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA747 SGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,269 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking

oil leak

play in offside rear wheel bearing

revers lamp lense broken

Fail 12 Aug 2008 25,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front shock absorbers leaking

oil leak

play in offside rear wheel bearing

revers lamp lense broken

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,951 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 24,951 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,598 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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A747 SGJ is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A747 SGJ, 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 A747 SGJ registered?

A747 SGJ is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 August 1983.

Is A747 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A747 SGJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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