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NGN 483Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,489 mi
Last recorded41,489 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGN 483Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,489 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 41,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 41,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine overheated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,290 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,542 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,181 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,712 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,642 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,180 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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NGN 483Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NGN 483Y, 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 NGN 483Y registered?

NGN 483Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 1983.

Is NGN 483Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGN 483Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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