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VAN 622Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

7,614 mi
Last recorded7,614 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAN 622Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 7,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 7,242 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 6,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,985 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 58,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 4,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 4,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 May 2016 4,108 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 Apr 2015 2,834 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 2,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 2,388 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 2,388 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 2,368 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 2,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 1,638 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded front and rear

slight play n/s and o/s front steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2008 1,156 miles

advise both rear brake hose ferrules

advise coil springs rusty

advise n/s/f brake pipe rusty

advise n/s/r brake pipe rusty

advise o/s floor rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2007 99,737 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 99,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

wiper split slghtly

Pass 23 Mar 2006 98,845 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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VAN 622Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VAN 622Y, 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 VAN 622Y registered?

VAN 622Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 1983.

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