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FDH 644Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,472 mi
Last recorded70,472 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDH 644Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,472 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 70,382 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 70,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 70,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 70,011 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,937 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 69,932 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,929 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres over 9 years old

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 29 Jun 2013 69,568 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,195 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 69,164 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,831 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 68,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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FDH 644Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FDH 644Y, 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 FDH 644Y registered?

FDH 644Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 1983.

Is FDH 644Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDH 644Y shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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