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RUY 639Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,899 mi
Last recorded26,899 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUY 639Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 26,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 26,896 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 26,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 26,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 26,336 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 26,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 26,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 26,211 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,211 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 24,501 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 24,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,391 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,806 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 6,315 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 348 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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RUY 639Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUY 639Y, 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 RUY 639Y registered?

RUY 639Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 March 1983.

Is RUY 639Y safe to buy?

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