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NOT 294Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,953 mi
Last recorded62,953 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOT 294Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 62,953 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2022 62,866 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2021 62,442 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 61,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 61,330 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,319 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,907 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 58,877 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 58,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 58,670 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 58,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 58,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Fail 23 May 2013 58,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Pass 4 May 2012 58,266 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 58,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,665 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 56,970 miles

exhaust modified

rust forming underside

Pass 1 Sep 2005 52,487 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 52,434 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid low

oil leak

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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NOT 294Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NOT 294Y, 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 NOT 294Y registered?

NOT 294Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1983.

Is NOT 294Y safe to buy?

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