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VAW 736Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,325 mi
Last recorded39,325 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAW 736Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,325 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 37,360 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 34,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,651 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 32,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,959 miles

Oil leak

start of corrosion to ,,,rear closing panels,floors and sills,front x member

Fail 14 Jan 2008 30,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

start of corrosion to ,,,rear closing panels,floors and sills,front x member

Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,778 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 275,576 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 27,527 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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VAW 736Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAW 736Y, 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 VAW 736Y registered?

VAW 736Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1983.

Is VAW 736Y safe to buy?

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