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A898 PAR

1984 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,034 mi
Last recorded85,034 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA898 PAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2017 85,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sign of corrosion on inner sill & inner wing

Offside Front sign of corrosion on inner sill

Offside Front sign of corrosion on lower outer wing

condition of offside front inner wing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,005 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sign of corrosion on nearside front & offside front wing

sign of corrosion on offside rear inner sill

Pass 7 Jan 2015 84,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 4,550 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 4,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,965 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,521 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,312 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 83,312 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,147 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 83,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,041 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 83,041 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 82,697 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 82,697 miles

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

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

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

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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A898 PAR is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A898 PAR, 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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A898 PAR is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 January 1984.

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