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OGP 781Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,300 mi
Last recorded76,300 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGP 781Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,300 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 76,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 56,033 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 56,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 55,090 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 55,090 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 54,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,419 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,174 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,878 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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OGP 781Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OGP 781Y, 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

How do I check the history of OGP 781Y?

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What year was OGP 781Y registered?

OGP 781Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 June 1983.

Is OGP 781Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGP 781Y shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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