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A895 RPU

1984 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,690 mi
Last recorded32,690 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA895 RPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 32,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 32,175 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 32,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 30,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 4 May 2012 30,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2012 30,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,321 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

noisey exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,030 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 30,030 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

hand brake cable insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2005 29,436 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 29,436 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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A895 RPU is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A895 RPU, 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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A895 RPU is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 February 1984.

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