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POV 681Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,723 mi
Last recorded47,723 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOV 681Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,255 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,700 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,424 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,022 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 46,022 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,587 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,815 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,195 miles

passenger front and all rear seats removed

Fail 26 Sep 2013 44,195 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

passenger front and all rear seats removed

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,984 miles

Oil leak

front tyres perished [135r12]

underbody and sills corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front tyres perished [135r12]

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,710 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,170 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,788 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 42,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,965 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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POV 681Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 POV 681Y, 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 POV 681Y?

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What year was POV 681Y registered?

POV 681Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 August 1982.

Is POV 681Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for POV 681Y shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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