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TEC 771Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,563 mi
Last recorded63,563 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEC 771Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 63,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,874 miles

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,818 miles

slight oil dampness

Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,759 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 61,148 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2018 60,170 miles

all vehicle undersealed

slight corrosion to rear valance

Pass 6 May 2016 60,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,045 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,661 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,194 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,944 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 58,933 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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TEC 771Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TEC 771Y, 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 TEC 771Y registered?

TEC 771Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 1983.

Is TEC 771Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEC 771Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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