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OMB 317Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,626 mi
Last recorded66,626 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMB 317Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2023 66,626 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 66,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 66,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 65,774 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 65,119 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OMB 317Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OMB 317Y, 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 OMB 317Y registered?

OMB 317Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is OMB 317Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMB 317Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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