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EBJ 843Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,650 mi
Last recorded39,650 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBJ 843Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 39,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 37,485 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 37,077 miles

corrosion in rear of n/s sill/wheel arch

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked

Fail 22 May 2012 37,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion in rear of n/s sill/wheel arch

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 16 May 2011 36,711 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 36,398 miles

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly cracked in sidewall

Fail 12 May 2010 36,398 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly cracked in sidewall

Pass 22 May 2009 35,949 miles

corrosion in n/s sill

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked in sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2008 35,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 34,999 miles

slight corrosion in n/s sill

Pass 15 May 2006 34,427 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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EBJ 843Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EBJ 843Y, 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 EBJ 843Y registered?

EBJ 843Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 June 1983.

Is EBJ 843Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBJ 843Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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