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CNR 165Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

28,502 mi
Last recorded28,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNR 165Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 28,502 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 28,351 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 28,302 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 28,221 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 27,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,062 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 27,061 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven offside late (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,933 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,695 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 26,537 miles

nsr seat belt webbing

osf cv boot

road springs

Fail 21 Oct 2014 26,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr seat belt webbing

osf cv boot

road springs

Fail 6 Oct 2014 26,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nsr seat belt webbing slight damage

osf cv boot slightly loose

vehicle road springs noted

Fail 7 Oct 2013 25,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

TAPPY BRAKE TEST DUE TO SPOILER KIT FITTED

nsf door difficult to open on button?

nsr seat belt webbing slight damage

vehicle springs noted condition and fitment

washer jet ajustments min pass

Pass 7 Oct 2013 25,585 miles

TAPPY BRAKE TEST DUE TO SPOILER KIT FITTED

nsf door difficult to open on button?

nsr seat belt webbing slight damage

vehicle springs noted condition and fitment

washer jet ajustments min pass

Pass 13 Oct 2012 25,476 miles

slight blue smoke

slight play at steering wheel location

Fail 29 Sep 2012 25,472 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight blue smoke

slight play at steering wheel location

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,256 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,133 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 25,132 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,871 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,866 miles

slight blue smoke emitted at idle

Fail 3 Sep 2008 24,866 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight blue smoke emitted at idle

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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CNR 165Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CNR 165Y, 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 CNR 165Y registered?

CNR 165Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 May 1983.

Is CNR 165Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNR 165Y shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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