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B174 RAH

1984 Ford Fiesta

Maroon Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,764 mi
Last recorded66,764 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB174 RAH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2015 66,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot floor coroded small hole.

both front brake discs getting in poor condition on inner braking surface.

n/s/f wing /valance fixing rusted weak.

o/s/f indicator lens small hole .

windscreen lightly scratched.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,629 miles

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

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

osf tyre tread 2mm outer edge

osr and nsr wheel archs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 56,415 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

osf tyre tread 2mm outer edge

osr and nsr wheel archs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,394 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches start to corode,front bumper n/s/ corner slight damage,o/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,228 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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B174 RAH is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Maroon with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B174 RAH, 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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B174 RAH is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 1984.

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