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B42 ATL

1984 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,933 mi
Last recorded32,933 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB42 ATL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,933 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s front+o/s centre outer floor showing signs of corrosion

n/s sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,011 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 31,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2006 27,232 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 27,232 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs showing signs of wear/corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2005 23,276 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 23,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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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B42 ATL is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B42 ATL, 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 B42 ATL registered?

B42 ATL is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 August 1984.

Is B42 ATL safe to buy?

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