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OGC 848Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,805 mi
Last recorded89,805 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGC 848Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 89,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,465 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 88,450 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,711 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 77,326 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 77,313 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 97,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,740 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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OGC 848Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGC 848Y, 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 OGC 848Y registered?

OGC 848Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 1983.

Is OGC 848Y safe to buy?

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