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DBV 66Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,084 mi
Last recorded39,084 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 66Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 39,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 39,014 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill coroding

Offside Rear Inner inner sill coroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair a lot of travel on footbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 38,577 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,297 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,741 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 36,741 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,469 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 36,463 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,818 miles

front exhaust joint leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2011 35,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust joint leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,413 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 34,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,408 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 33,387 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,559 miles

both wipers slightly split at ends

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DBV 66Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DBV 66Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBV 66Y registered?

DBV 66Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1983.

Is DBV 66Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBV 66Y shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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