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HRH 207Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,821 mi
Last recorded86,821 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRH 207Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 86,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside severe surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2022 86,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside heavily surface corroded

Pass 8 May 2021 85,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 85,318 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 84,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 82,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 81,931 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,893 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,565 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,376 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,884 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 77,881 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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HRH 207Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HRH 207Y, 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 HRH 207Y registered?

HRH 207Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 1983.

Is HRH 207Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRH 207Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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