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FTA 374Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

67,938 mi
Last recorded67,938 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTA 374Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 67,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,662 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 66,634 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks screen chipped

Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,177 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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FTA 374Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc 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 FTA 374Y, 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 FTA 374Y registered?

FTA 374Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 May 1983.

Is FTA 374Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTA 374Y 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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