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A887 RTC

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,719 mi
Last recorded41,719 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA887 RTC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,719 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

N/S/F TYRE TREAD STARTING TO CRACK AND PERRISH

WASHERS POOR IN OPERATION

Fail 2 Dec 2008 41,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

N/S/F TYRE TREAD STARTING TO CRACK AND PERRISH

WASHERS POOR IN OPERATION

Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,150 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Fail 3 Dec 2007 39,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

MARKS TO WINDSCREEN

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,141 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

marks to windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2005 34,796 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 34,796 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A887 RTC is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A887 RTC, 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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A887 RTC is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 August 1983.

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