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A227 VPU

1984 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,676 mi
Last recorded46,676 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA227 VPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 46,676 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,139 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,787 miles

both rear tyres are perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,649 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 45,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

hand brake cable insicure

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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A227 VPU is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A227 VPU, 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 A227 VPU registered?

A227 VPU is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 1984.

Is A227 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A227 VPU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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