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A794 NHK

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,982 mi
Last recorded1,982 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA794 NHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 1,982 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 1,526 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 237 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 237 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 97,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion detected on bottom front corner of nearside front door.

Pass 8 May 2015 97,523 miles

Nearside front tyre showing surface cracking on sidewalls and tread area.

Offside rear tyre showing hairline cracking in outer sidewall and tread area.

Small hole in nearside passengers door. Not likely to cause injury to other road users.

Fail 6 May 2015 97,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside rear tyre showing hairline cracking in outer sidewall and tread area.

Small hole in nearside passengers door. Not likely to cause injury to other road users.

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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A794 NHK is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A794 NHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A794 NHK registered?

A794 NHK is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 1983.

Is A794 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A794 NHK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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