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AFH 349Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,290 mi
Last recorded48,290 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFH 349Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 47,273 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 47,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 44,075 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 44,066 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,277 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 42,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 0kg (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 30kg (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,515 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 53,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake flex pipe (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,593 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,256 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,150 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 42,150 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,035 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,236 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,335 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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AFH 349Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1982 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,457 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 AFH 349Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFH 349Y registered?

AFH 349Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 1982.

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