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B428 NLY

1984 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,012 mi
Last recorded32,012 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB428 NLY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 32,012 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 31,410 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 31,372 miles

Advise front panel showing signs of rust fatigue

Pass 14 Dec 2018 31,245 miles

Advise front lower valance and wing joints showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,024 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,811 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,592 miles

Advise rear brakes equine check and adjust

Pass 8 Dec 2014 30,354 miles

advise offside rear tyre some cracking in outer wall.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 30,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,141 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 29,909 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,705 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,505 miles

advise offside front brake pipe clip broken but pipe still adequately supported.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 29,505 miles

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

advise offside front brake pipe clip broken but pipe still adequately supported.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,305 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 29,305 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,097 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 290,979 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,879 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 28,879 miles

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,636 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 28,403 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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B428 NLY is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 B428 NLY, 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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What year was B428 NLY registered?

B428 NLY is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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The MOT history for B428 NLY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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