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NHY 286Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,389 mi
Last recorded94,389 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHY 286Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 94,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2026 94,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2024 93,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 93,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 93,135 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 92,757 miles

advise condition of electrical wiring, in drivers foot well

dash lights not working

hose loose/insecure, engine bay

main beam warning light not working

o/s/f chassis member dented

rear brake pipes coated in sealer

rev counter not working

steering wheel out of align with front wheels

tape on n/s headlamp lense

vehicle too low to go in roller brake tester

Fail 7 Oct 2017 92,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise condition of electrical wiring, in drivers foot well

dash lights not working

hose loose/insecure, engine bay

main beam warning light not working

o/s/f chassis member dented

rear brake pipes coated in sealer

rear brake pipes coated in sealer

rev counter not working

steering wheel out of align with front wheels

Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,460 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,788 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 10,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 4,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,410 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge....

Oil leak

Rear silencer front mount slightly perished....

Slight kerb damage to nearside rear tyre....

Slight tyre fouling marks on both front inner wheel arches....

Pass 28 Apr 2009 97,633 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 97,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake discs poor front

stone chip in front screen

Pass 28 Mar 2007 94,716 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 94,716 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Number plates poor. N/S/F floor holed. N/S/R tyre poor. Corrosion next to rear panard bar mount to boot floor.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 92,266 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 92,263 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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NHY 286Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NHY 286Y, 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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NHY 286Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 1983.

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