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SMT 328Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,960 mi
Last recorded82,960 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMT 328Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 82,960 miles

no rear seat's at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,120 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,072 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,631 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,406 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 60,309 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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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SMT 328Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SMT 328Y, 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 SMT 328Y registered?

SMT 328Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1983.

Is SMT 328Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMT 328Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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