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A78 PNB

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,589 mi
Last recorded83,589 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA78 PNB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,589 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body, inner panels, sills and majority of suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,972 miles

General corrosion evident around body panels; not excessive; customer to monitor, not likely to cause injury.

Pass 5 May 2022 82,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 76,639 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 73,628 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 73,624 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018
Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 54,801 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 54,792 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 52,795 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 52,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A78 PNB is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A78 PNB, 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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A78 PNB is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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