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DBU 186Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,919 mi
Last recorded91,919 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 186Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 91,919 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 91,918 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 91,847 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,771 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 91,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,645 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,602 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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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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