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WJR 986Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,179 mi
Last recorded87,179 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJR 986Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 87,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 86,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,483 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in zone "A" under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,216 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 86,051 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill corroded and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

small stone chip in zone "A" not affecting the drivers view

Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,612 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,720 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,018 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 76,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,063 miles

Battery insecure

Damage to windscreen, not in swept area.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,320 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,471 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 61,471 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,131 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 57,103 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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WJR 986Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WJR 986Y, 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 WJR 986Y registered?

WJR 986Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is WJR 986Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJR 986Y shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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