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BAC 977Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,193 mi
Last recorded38,193 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAC 977Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 38,193 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 38,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 38,077 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 38,044 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 38,012 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,871 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,868 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 20 Apr 2018 37,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

underbody undersealed

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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BAC 977Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BAC 977Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAC 977Y?

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What year was BAC 977Y registered?

BAC 977Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is BAC 977Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAC 977Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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