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PDM 556Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,558 mi
Last recorded73,558 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
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

RegistrationPDM 556Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 73,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 73,558 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 69,280 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 69,280 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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PDM 556Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PDM 556Y, 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 PDM 556Y?

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What year was PDM 556Y registered?

PDM 556Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1983.

Is PDM 556Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDM 556Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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