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ELF 892Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,827 mi
Last recorded12,827 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 892Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 12,827 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 12,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,794 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,751 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,656 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,475 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 12,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 12,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,224 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,734 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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ELF 892Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ELF 892Y, 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 ELF 892Y registered?

ELF 892Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 May 1983.

Is ELF 892Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 892Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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