MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,944 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
both rear tyres misshapen slightly
centre exhaust mount poor
corrosion on all brake pipes
emmissions just in limits
no rear seats fitted at time of test
o/s/r lower 3/4 corroded
play in both rear wheel bearings
rear brakes just in balance
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DTA 979Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DTA 979Y, 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 DTA 979Y registered?
DTA 979Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 1983.
Is DTA 979Y safe to buy?
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