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LPX 220Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,437 mi
Last recorded87,437 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPX 220Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 87,437 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,551 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wing lower part corroded

offside and nearside front wings corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 84,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wing lower part corroded

offside and nearside front wings corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2010 80,784 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2010 80,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 78,498 miles

all four coil springs corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Dec 2009 78,498 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all four coil springs corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Dec 2008 76,678 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to both inner and outer sills,both front inner flitches and suspension and brake components

Pass 21 Dec 2007 75,250 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,993 miles

engine has oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2006 72,572 miles

as per original mot

Fail 6 Jan 2006 72,562 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

engine and gearbox oily

lots of areas of general corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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LPX 220Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LPX 220Y, 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 LPX 220Y registered?

LPX 220Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 January 1983.

Is LPX 220Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPX 220Y shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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