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EDL 893V

1980 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,926 mi
Last recorded84,926 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDL 893V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,926 miles

general corrosion across vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2008 84,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion across vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,510 miles

footbrake pedle low

Fail 28 Mar 2007 82,510 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,254 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

floorpan corroded. †metal brake pipes corroded. †nearside rear tyre perished. †stonechip in windscreen.

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2006 79,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

floorpan corroded. †metal brake pipes corroded. †engine oil leak. †nearside rear tyre perished. †slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing. †stonechip in windscreen.

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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EDL 893V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,946 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 EDL 893V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDL 893V registered?

EDL 893V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 1980.

Is EDL 893V safe to buy?

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