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RBL 71X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,495 mi
Last recorded62,495 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBL 71X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 62,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 506,750 miles

Sills and floor corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 506,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Sills and floor corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,518 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fule smell under the car

top shock monts slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2011 23,270 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fule smell under the car

top shock monts slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2010 14,019 miles

All rims slightly dented

Floor and chassi correded

Steering got play

Fail 11 Nov 2010 14,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All rims slightly dented

Floor and chassi correded

Steering got play

Pass 14 Nov 2009 98,327 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 98,325 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 81,764 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,623 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 81,623 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 81,270 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 81,270 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear 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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RBL 71X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RBL 71X, 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 RBL 71X registered?

RBL 71X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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