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NGK 81Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,892 mi
Last recorded11,892 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGK 81Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2024 11,892 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 11,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 10,211 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 9,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 8,512 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 8,512 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working x2 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2014 4,083 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,106 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,225 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 90,482 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 88,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 88,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 85,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2005 82,339 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 82,339 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NGK 81Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NGK 81Y, 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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NGK 81Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 March 1983.

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