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TMH 395Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMH 395Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018
Pass 13 Aug 2017 55,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,787 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,253 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

all wheel nuts fitted but are all odd

no rear seats fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2013 53,253 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

all wheel nuts fitted but are all odd

no rear seats fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

no spare wheel/ jack wheel brace

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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TMH 395Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 TMH 395Y, 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 TMH 395Y registered?

TMH 395Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 April 1983.

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