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A869 GJT

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,084 mi
Last recorded11,084 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA869 GJT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 11,084 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front chassis sections corroded

offside front tyre perished

Fail 17 Jul 2009 10,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front chassis sections corroded

offside front tyre perished

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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A869 GJT is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A869 GJT, 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 A869 GJT registered?

A869 GJT is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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