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NDE 297Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,006 mi
Last recorded97,006 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDE 297Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 97,006 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 97,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 85,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,630 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 85,627 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,343 miles

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

rear axel starting to deteriorate due to corrotion;;

rear brake imbalance 46%;

Fail 12 Sep 2011 83,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear axel starting to deteriorate due to corrotion;;

rear brake imbalance 46%;

Pass 11 Sep 2010 78,063 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 78,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,716 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 72,716 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,730 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,548 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,297 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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NDE 297Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NDE 297Y, 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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NDE 297Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 1983.

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