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NGT 656Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,317 mi
Last recorded89,317 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGT 656Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 89,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,523 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery warning lamp illuminated and vehicle cut out during the test

brake pedal almost touches the floor with pressure applied

drivers door difficult to open from outside the vehicle

Battery insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2011 84,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery warning lamp illuminated and vehicle cut out during the test

brake pedal almost touches the floor with pressure applied

drivers door difficult to open from outside the vehicle

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,459 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside head lamp image weak

rust hole in nearside boot floor

rust in boot floor out side prescribed area{14 inchs}

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,459 miles

offside head lamp image weak

rust hole in nearside boot floor

rust in boot floor out side prescribed area{14 inchs}

Fail 20 Nov 2009 76,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat mount insercure

offside head lamp image weak

rust hole in nearside boot floor

rust in boot floor out side prescribed area{14 inchs}

Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,454 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,879 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 72,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,290 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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NGT 656Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NGT 656Y, 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 NGT 656Y registered?

NGT 656Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 1983.

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