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B839 XAR

1984 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

10,613 mi
Last recorded10,613 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB839 XAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 10,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,702 miles

front and rear coil springs show corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2016 107,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front and rear coil springs show corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front coil springs show corrosion

both rear coil springs show corrosion

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 693 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 693 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 97,948 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,886 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 91,917 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 91,893 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 89,068 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 86,966 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 86,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 83,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 79,490 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 75,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 71,056 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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B839 XAR is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B839 XAR, 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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B839 XAR is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 1984.

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