MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,799 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake cable has restricted free movement fouling on fuel line (1.1.15 (e))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested due to condition of system (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear as inadequately clipped (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe flexi brake hose fouling on tyre (1.1.21 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake modification unsafe fouling on rear of tyre (1.1.21 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire fouling on exhaust (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture fouling on steering arm (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
the gear change remote is insecure ( not bolted in )
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no seat belt fitted at rear
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ALF 731Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 ALF 731Y, 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 ALF 731Y registered?
ALF 731Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 August 1982.
Is ALF 731Y safe to buy?
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