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NMB 142Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,858 mi
Last recorded90,858 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMB 142Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,858 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,858 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,101 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 37,333 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,497 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,453 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 33,532 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,998 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,938 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 24,564 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 20,134 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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NMB 142Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NMB 142Y, 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 NMB 142Y registered?

NMB 142Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 March 1983.

Is NMB 142Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMB 142Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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