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EDB 386Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,157 mi
Last recorded20,157 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDB 386Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 20,157 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 19,743 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,135 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,895 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,731 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 80,827 miles

slight corrosion to n/s front inner wing but not within 30cm of suspension mount

Fail 9 May 2006 80,816 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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EDB 386Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EDB 386Y, 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 EDB 386Y registered?

EDB 386Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 1983.

Is EDB 386Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDB 386Y shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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