MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring slightly corroded
Offside Rear Cool spring slightly corroded
Small surface corrosion around floor pans and inner panels
Nearside Body has slight corrosion Door (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/outrigger (2.4.A.3)
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DRN 499Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 DRN 499Y, 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 DRN 499Y registered?
DRN 499Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 1983.
Is DRN 499Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for DRN 499Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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