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HEX 899Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,400 mi
Last recorded89,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 899Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,400 miles

oily underneath

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,818 miles

corrosion/holed to rear of nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,359 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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HEX 899Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HEX 899Y, 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 HEX 899Y registered?

HEX 899Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is HEX 899Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEX 899Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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