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ROB 915Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 915Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,852 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 97,808 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 97,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,631 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,176 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,929 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 94,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 94,409 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Apr 2012 94,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Dec 2011 94,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 93,479 miles

rear tie bar bent and distoted

underbody corroded and heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Nov 2010 93,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tie bar bent and distoted

underbody corroded and heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Aug 2010 93,438 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 92,209 miles

offside front inner sill to floor holed

Fail 12 Jul 2008 92,203 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front inner sill to floor holed

Pass 1 May 2007 91,256 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 91,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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ROB 915Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ROB 915Y, 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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ROB 915Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 1983.

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