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A92 UHB

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,060 mi
Last recorded26,060 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA92 UHB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 25,938 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 24,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

footbrake rod bushes worn at master cylinder and offside pivot.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 23,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2012 21,329 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,512 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 19,491 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2010 17,233 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 14,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 10,820 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 8,230 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 4,664 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 99,585 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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A92 UHB is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A92 UHB, 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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What year was A92 UHB registered?

A92 UHB is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 August 1983.

Is A92 UHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A92 UHB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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