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A217 VDE

1984 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,715 mi
Last recorded15,715 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA217 VDE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,715 miles

Both front wings rusted.

Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 15,656 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front wings rusted.

Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

extensive rust throughout car

Pass 1 Sep 2009 8,897 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 5,359 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 1,047 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 1,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 96,758 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 96,758 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A217 VDE is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 A217 VDE, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A217 VDE registered?

A217 VDE is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 April 1984.

Is A217 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A217 VDE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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