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A889 RRO

1984 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,076 mi
Last recorded18,076 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA889 RRO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 18,076 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 17,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise rear axie corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,292 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 17,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery area corroded advise

Fail 24 Jan 2012 17,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery area corroded advise

oil leaking rocker cover area

Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,044 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 17,044 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,782 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroding.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,599 miles

Rear arches corroding.

Slight movement and noise from o/s/r wheel bearing.

Slight wheel bearing noise from o/s/f

Fail 23 Jul 2009 16,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear arches corroding.

Slight movement and noise from o/s/r wheel bearing.

Slight wheel bearing noise from o/s/f

Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,180 miles

No rear seat belts fitted.

Slight corrosion forming on sills.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 16,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

No rear seat belts fitted.

Slight corrosion forming on sills.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,011 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 16,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 15,621 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 15,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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A889 RRO is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 A889 RRO, 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 A889 RRO registered?

A889 RRO is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 1984.

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