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A840 PVJ

1984 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,205 mi
Last recorded27,205 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA840 PVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 27,205 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 25,286 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 21,567 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 20,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a slight tear on outer side wall.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 20,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a slight tear on outer side wall.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 20,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,623 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 20,623 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 20,506 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,506 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,138 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,973 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,629 miles

both front tyres close to limit

rust starting on both outer sills , nearside rear inner sill and lower edge of front valance

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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A840 PVJ is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 A840 PVJ, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A840 PVJ registered?

A840 PVJ is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 1984.

Is A840 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A840 PVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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