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ELO 772Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,345 mi
Last recorded63,345 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELO 772Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,345 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,176 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,012 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 61,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 58,935 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 49,715 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 45,203 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,248 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside inner and outer sill corroding not holed at this time also offside inner sill at rear

Fail 7 Aug 2008 33,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,907 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,073 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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ELO 772Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ELO 772Y, 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 ELO 772Y registered?

ELO 772Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 June 1983.

Is ELO 772Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELO 772Y shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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