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A830 FLR

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,673 mi
Last recorded58,673 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA830 FLR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 58,673 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 58,106 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 57,834 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 57,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 56,623 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2014 56,341 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,364 miles

front and rear tyres cracked.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,306 miles

front and rear tyres cracking.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 55,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear tyres cracking.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,274 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,229 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,370 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 50,370 miles

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

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

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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A830 FLR is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A830 FLR, 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 A830 FLR registered?

A830 FLR is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 October 1983.

Is A830 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A830 FLR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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