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JAG 190Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,481 mi
Last recorded102,481 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 190Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 102,481 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 102,419 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 2,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 2,168 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 2,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 1,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 99,885 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,237 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2011 95,955 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 95,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 92,697 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 92,697 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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JAG 190Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JAG 190Y, 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 JAG 190Y registered?

JAG 190Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 1983.

Is JAG 190Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 190Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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