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A791 AFG

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,901 mi
Last recorded14,901 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA791 AFG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2022 14,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member on nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

interior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre slightly under inflated

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight corrosion to floor pans and sills

Pass 5 Oct 2020 14,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hydrocarbons slightly high

parking brake travel

previously welded repairs covered in underseal

Fail 23 Jul 2020 14,898 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear foot and parking brake efforts slightly low

parking brake travel

Fail 20 Jun 2014 14,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front panel

slight leak exhaust joints

Pass 20 Jun 2014 14,699 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to front panel

slight leak exhaust joints

Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,207 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to front panel

Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,153 miles

Both front 'inner' wheel arches corroded!

Both front bottom ball joints have play! (near side more so!)

Both rear 'inner' webs & lower sills weld repair slightly poor!

Both rear tie-bar (rear most) bushes worn!

Front exhaust pipe to centre pipe holed & blowing (close to excess)

Near side rear wheel stiff to turn by hand!

Petrol cap seal perished & starting to split!

Slight play from steering rack unit!

Small chips to front screen!

Under body heavy under-sealed!

Fail 26 Jun 2012 13,153 miles

Both front 'inner' wheel arches corroded!

Both front bottom ball joints have play! (near side more so!)

Both rear 'inner' webs & lower sills weld repair slightly poor!

Both rear tie-bar (rear most) bushes worn!

Front exhaust pipe to centre pipe holed & blowing (close to excess)

Near side rear wheel stiff to turn by hand!

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Petrol cap seal perished & starting to split!

Slight play from steering rack unit!

Small chips to front screen!

Under body heavy under-sealed!

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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A791 AFG is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A791 AFG, 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 A791 AFG registered?

A791 AFG is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 August 1983.

Is A791 AFG safe to buy?

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