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RCV 511Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,993 mi
Last recorded35,993 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCV 511Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,993 miles

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

both front coil springs short and sit loose in housings when not under load

both front inner sills corroded

both rear suspension trailing arms all bushes poor condition

centre exhaust nearly ground through and blowing slightly

corrosion to both front floors

extensive welding repairs to rear end of vehicle

movement in nearside front suspension arm inner bush

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bracket slightly loose

nearside steering rack support mount has slight play

offside rear coil spring rubber seat missing

rear and centre exhaust clamps missing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Sep 2011 35,993 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

both front coil springs short and sit loose in housings when not under load

both front inner sills corroded

both rear suspension trailing arms all bushes poor condition

centre exhaust nearly ground through and blowing slightly

corrosion to both front floors

extensive welding repairs to rear end of vehicle

movement in nearside front suspension arm inner bush

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bracket slightly loose

nearside steering rack support mount has slight play

offside rear coil spring rubber seat missing

rear and centre exhaust clamps missing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,873 miles

car been highly modified

Fail 6 Oct 2009 35,873 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ignition requires attention

oil leak

various corrosion under car

various suspention bushes deteriated/ contaminated

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,811 miles

slight movement in o/s/f strut

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

o/s/f lower ball joint bolt too long and fouling susp component

rear springs cut

Fail 30 Jun 2008 30,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight movement in o/s/f strut

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

o/s/f lower ball joint bolt too long and fouling susp component

rear springs cut

Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

H.c high

Handbrake travel

N/s/f inner cv boot split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,862 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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RCV 511Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RCV 511Y, 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 RCV 511Y registered?

RCV 511Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 1982.

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