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EJO 286Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,371 mi
Last recorded76,371 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJO 286Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,371 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 76,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 72,749 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,787 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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EJO 286Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJO 286Y, 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 EJO 286Y registered?

EJO 286Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 1983.

Is EJO 286Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJO 286Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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