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A960 BRB

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,369 mi
Last recorded31,369 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA960 BRB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 31,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 31,325 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 31,325 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 31,246 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 31,181 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 30,467 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 30,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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A960 BRB is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A960 BRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A960 BRB?

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What year was A960 BRB registered?

A960 BRB is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A960 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A960 BRB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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