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SNP 10Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,891 mi
Last recorded68,891 miles
Recorded on14 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNP 10Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2017 68,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 68,887 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2014 66,952 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 64,833 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,195 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,195 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,362 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 62,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2007 62,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 61,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SNP 10Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SNP 10Y, 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 SNP 10Y registered?

SNP 10Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is SNP 10Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNP 10Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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