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PGC 944Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,307 mi
Last recorded29,307 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 944Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,307 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 29,222 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,606 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 26,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,815 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 24,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 20,689 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate soon,

Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate soon,

Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,687 miles

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

f/reg plate cracked

fuel pipes slight rust

Fail 7 Aug 2009 20,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

f/reg plate cracked

fuel pipes slight rust

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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PGC 944Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PGC 944Y, 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

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What year was PGC 944Y registered?

PGC 944Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 1983.

Is PGC 944Y safe to buy?

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