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A856 OTP

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,804 mi
Last recorded76,804 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA856 OTP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 76,804 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 76,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 74,882 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,849 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,341 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,535 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on body and chassis

high level of travel in service brake

Fail 24 Jan 2015 53,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on body and chassis

high level of travel in service brake

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,819 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 52,506 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 52,493 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

corrosion boot floor.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 51,931 miles

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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A856 OTP is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A856 OTP, 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 A856 OTP registered?

A856 OTP is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A856 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A856 OTP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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