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DTA 979Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,944 mi
Last recorded68,944 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTA 979Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 68,944 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 67,856 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2007 67,856 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,064 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 67,052 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 67,033 miles

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.

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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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.

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