MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes greased up
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes greased up
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
underside of vechical heavily undersealled at time of mot
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery insecure
underside of vechical heavily undersealled at time of mot
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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OTU 243Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 OTU 243Y, 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 OTU 243Y registered?
OTU 243Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 1983.
Is OTU 243Y safe to buy?
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