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ARF 358Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,132 mi
Last recorded3,132 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARF 358Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 3,132 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy amount of Under Body Spray front to rear all over chassis obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2022 3,132 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy amount of Under Body Spray front to rear all over chassis obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

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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ARF 358Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ARF 358Y, 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 ARF 358Y registered?

ARF 358Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 August 1982.

Is ARF 358Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARF 358Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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