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LNO 266Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,030 mi
Last recorded18,030 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNO 266Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 18,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear fuel pipes starting to rust

rear seats not fitted at time of test

surface rust on front cross member

weld repairs sound at present

Fail 5 May 2015 18,009 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear fuel pipes starting to rust

non standard sill skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight blow front ex joint

surface rust on front cross member

welding repairs to both floor pans sound at present

Pass 17 Sep 2011 17,348 miles

alternator slightly insecure

front sills rusting

general underbody surface rust

offside front wiper split

rear sills rusting

Pass 13 Nov 2008 16,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,864 miles

emmisions just passed but on limit

small amount of pitting on frt brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2006 114,235 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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LNO 266Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LNO 266Y, 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 LNO 266Y registered?

LNO 266Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is LNO 266Y safe to buy?

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