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A755 NPU

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,700 mi
Last recorded173,700 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA755 NPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 173,700 miles

suspension had been lowered

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bumpers been removed

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s wing mirror removed

no air filter

rear seats and belts removed

rear wiper removed

Fail 23 Mar 2012 173,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bumpers been removed

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s wing mirror removed

no air filter

rear seats and belts removed

rear wiper removed

suspension had been lowered

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,757 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 18,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,868 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 5,631 miles

Non standard road springs fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2007 5,623 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Non standard road springs fitted on all four corners.

Offside front wing insecure.

Pass 3 Jun 2006 99,644 miles

All four tyres down to 2mm in places †Slight exhaust blow on rear silencer †Radiator leaking

Fail 23 May 2006 99,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

All four tyres down to 2mm in places †Slight exhaust blow on rear silencer †Handbrake travel high †Radiator leaking

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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A755 NPU is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A755 NPU, 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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A755 NPU is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 1983.

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