MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Reading 10.31% maximum 4.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Reading 1221 ppm Maximum 1200 ppm. (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside weaker. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Leaking onto exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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DBU 186Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 DBU 186Y, 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 DBU 186Y registered?
DBU 186Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1983.
Is DBU 186Y safe to buy?
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