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DFD 96Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,393 mi
Last recorded86,393 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFD 96Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 86,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 86,360 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2021 86,360 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,319 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 86,308 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,042 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,529 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,345 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 85,343 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2016 85,284 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 85,281 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 85,073 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,835 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 8,401 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,768 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,559 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 84,118 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 84,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 84,111 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 84,106 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 78,652 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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DFD 96Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DFD 96Y, 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 DFD 96Y registered?

DFD 96Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 January 1983.

Is DFD 96Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFD 96Y shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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