MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight corrosin around rear spring cups + front floors and cross member and front chassis rails
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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VWE 26Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VWE 26Y, 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 VWE 26Y registered?
VWE 26Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 1983.
Is VWE 26Y safe to buy?
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