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PFM 191Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,839 mi
Last recorded74,839 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFM 191Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 74,839 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 73,636 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 73,393 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 73,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,144 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,733 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,163 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 71,481 miles

front windscreen scratched outside zone A

Fail 10 Aug 2007 71,478 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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PFM 191Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PFM 191Y, 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 PFM 191Y registered?

PFM 191Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 June 1983.

Is PFM 191Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFM 191Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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