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WDL 489Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,811 mi
Last recorded58,811 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDL 489Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,811 miles

both rear under sills corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear coil spring lower mounting plates corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2008 58,811 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear under sills corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear coil spring lower mounting plates corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,009 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 48,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 48,697 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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WDL 489Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WDL 489Y, 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 WDL 489Y registered?

WDL 489Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 1983.

Is WDL 489Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDL 489Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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