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RGL 792Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,222 mi
Last recorded76,222 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGL 792Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,222 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 74,631 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 74,627 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 73,207 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 73,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 71,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 71,579 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 69,862 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 69,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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RGL 792Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RGL 792Y, 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 RGL 792Y registered?

RGL 792Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 November 1982.

Is RGL 792Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGL 792Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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