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A870 GGU

1984 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,569 mi
Last recorded60,569 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA870 GGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 60,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All break pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2016 57,740 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion on inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,493 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,793 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 56,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,389 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,051 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,889 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,499 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,291 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,578 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 39,417 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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A870 GGU is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A870 GGU, 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 A870 GGU registered?

A870 GGU is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 1984.

Is A870 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A870 GGU 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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