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RUV 351Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,622 mi
Last recorded53,622 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUV 351Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 53,622 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 51,016 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 51,005 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,376 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 47,374 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

n/s/r inner wing corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

rear exhaust mounting rubber beginning to perish

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2006 45,220 miles

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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RUV 351Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RUV 351Y, 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 RUV 351Y registered?

RUV 351Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 June 1983.

Is RUV 351Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUV 351Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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