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BHJ 778X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,826 mi
Last recorded84,826 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 778X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 84,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non standard exhaust system fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 36,025 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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BHJ 778X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BHJ 778X, 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

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What year was BHJ 778X registered?

BHJ 778X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 1982.

Is BHJ 778X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 778X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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