MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak.Both rear wheel bearing slight play.Rear exhaust pipe minor leak.Nearside front constant velocity gaitor slightly damaged.Nearside outer sill has sealant.Both rear inner sills slightly corroded.Coolant leak.Front number plate slightly damage
All coil springs go loose when jacked but relocate when lowered
Rear wheel arches a little corroded
Rear wheels and tyres different to the front ones
Rear springs go loose when jacked but relocate when lowered
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear springs go loose when jacked but relocate when lowered
Gearbox oil leak
Offside rear metal brake pipe corroding
Oil filter housing / pump leaking oil onto steering rack gaitor
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside floor pan corroding around jacking point...not in a prescribed area
Offside rear metal brake pipe corroding
Oil filter housing / pump leaking oil onto steering rack gaitor
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres starting to crack
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear tyre starting to crack
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B496 VHT is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B496 VHT, 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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B496 VHT is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 1984.
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