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CAP 268Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,587 mi
Last recorded53,587 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 268Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 53,587 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 53,587 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 47,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front pads low

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s and n/s front floors corroding

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing

rear axle beam shows corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,602 miles

advise rear spring seats corroded †slight play in n/s rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 18 Jan 2006 43,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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CAP 268Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 CAP 268Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAP 268Y registered?

CAP 268Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 February 1983.

Is CAP 268Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAP 268Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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