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A818 WMF

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,162 mi
Last recorded71,162 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA818 WMF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,162 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,926 miles

free travel at footbrake pedal

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,860 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,859 miles

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

free travel at foot brake pedal

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,136 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,015 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 63,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,904 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 58,630 miles

Advise slight play in all 4 wheels

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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A818 WMF is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A818 WMF, 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 A818 WMF registered?

A818 WMF is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 October 1983.

Is A818 WMF safe to buy?

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