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DLC 336Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

4,804 mi
Last recorded4,804 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLC 336Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 4,804 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Both (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 4,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 4,799 miles

Front Sections of body undersealed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2020 4,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 4,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 4,791 miles

offside rear floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 12 Oct 2018 4,789 miles

Offside rear floor pan corroded through.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 4,783 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 4,781 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

unable to test offside front wheel arch

Pass 1 Nov 2016 4,778 miles

Nearside Front Metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perishing

Offside Rear Inner Slight surface corrosion within area of axle mounting

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2016 4,777 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within area of axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Handbrake mechanism cables snapped during MOT inspection (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perishing

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Inner Slight surface corrosion within area of axle mounting

Offside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 4,740 miles

both wing repeaters not working

previous underbody panelling repairs

signs of dampness on offside rear brake backplate

Fail 26 Oct 2015 4,740 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both wing repeaters not working

previous underbody panelling repairs

signs of dampness on offside rear brake backplate

Pass 20 Aug 2014 4,706 miles

surface rust on both outer sill panels

Pass 9 Aug 2013 4,690 miles

surface rust on offside outer sill panel

Pass 14 Aug 2012 4,677 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

battery insecure

cuts in offside front tyre outer sidewall

general body corrosion

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 4,663 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

rust holes nearside front chassis outrigger outside prescribed area

Pass 31 Aug 2010 4,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

general body corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2009 4,638 miles

Non obligatory wing side repearers not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Previous welding repairs

Slight noise from offside font wheel bearing.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,558 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 4,558 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

surface rust on offside outer sill panels

surface rust on underbody and suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2007 4,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

general body corrosion

heavy rust on nearside front wing to front panel

oil contamination to offside steering rack gaiter

surface rust on nearsid outer sill panel

Pass 18 Aug 2006 4,476 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 4,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2005 4,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

surface rust and corrosion all steel brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2005 4,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

surface rust and corrosion all steel brake pipes

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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DLC 336Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DLC 336Y, 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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DLC 336Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 March 1983.

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