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SBO 620Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,745 mi
Last recorded93,745 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBO 620Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 93,745 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

front discs pitted

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,743 miles

2 x inner strut tops corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,157 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Panhard rod inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 92,416 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 10,868 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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SBO 620Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,598cc 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 SBO 620Y, 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 SBO 620Y registered?

SBO 620Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 January 1983.

Is SBO 620Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBO 620Y 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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