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B585 PPR

1984 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,437 mi
Last recorded64,437 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB585 PPR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 64,437 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 64,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 63,736 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,720 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,662 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,254 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,716 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,790 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,148 miles

high idle speed

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,660 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 44,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,805 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 35,800 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 34,690 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 34,690 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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B585 PPR is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B585 PPR, 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 B585 PPR registered?

B585 PPR is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 October 1984.

Is B585 PPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B585 PPR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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