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B898 NEF

1984 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,707 mi
Last recorded59,707 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB898 NEF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 59,707 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,699 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,445 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,240 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,222 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,838 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,644 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s outer sill starting to show signs of corrosion

o/s front wheel bearing slightly damp

Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 51,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,645 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 51,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,946 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 50,946 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake binding very slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2006 50,712 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,712 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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B898 NEF is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B898 NEF, 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 B898 NEF registered?

B898 NEF is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 December 1984.

Is B898 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B898 NEF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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