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ALF 731Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

7,799 mi
Last recorded7,799 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 731Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 7,799 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 6,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 5,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 3,650 miles

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 36,255 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,903 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 43,869 miles

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 )

Pass 29 Nov 2009 38,352 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 38,339 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 32,788 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 32,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,692 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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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.

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