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NPX 715Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,751 mi
Last recorded33,751 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPX 715Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 33,751 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 33,741 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,587 miles

brakes tight o/s/r

slight play n/s/r bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,056 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 32,270 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,836 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 28,818 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,079 miles

near side front bupper cap missing near side rear wheel arch corrored and weak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,438 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

showing signs of rust around axle beam rear

Fail 1 Jul 2008 25,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

showing signs of rust around axle beam rear

Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,802 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,799 miles

nsf osf wings holed by sills

showing signs of rust front to rear

Fail 31 May 2007 24,799 miles

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

nsf osf wings holed by sills

showing signs of rust front to rear

Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,179 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 24,179 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

nsf osf bottom wings rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2005 23,495 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 23,495 miles

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

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

showing signs rusting nsf wheel arch

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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NPX 715Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NPX 715Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPX 715Y registered?

NPX 715Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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