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TAB 933Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,239 mi
Last recorded82,239 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAB 933Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,239 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 80,231 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,688 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 77,060 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 75,429 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 73,906 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

car all wax oilled under car brake pipes and all

Fail 13 May 2016 73,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

car all wax oilled under car brake pipes and all

Pass 13 May 2015 73,317 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 72,488 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2013 72,031 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all floor painted cant see

Pass 12 May 2012 71,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,214 miles

advise front & rear floor pans surface rust.

tyre n/s/rear advise just above legal limit.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,872 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 70,872 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2009 70,547 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 70,536 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2008 69,523 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 69,507 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,672 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 68,672 miles

Front Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 67,427 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 67,427 miles

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

brake performance low nearside rear foot brake. † †overheating, rad fan not working.

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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TAB 933Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TAB 933Y, 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 TAB 933Y registered?

TAB 933Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 May 1983.

Is TAB 933Y safe to buy?

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