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RNJ 687X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,431 mi
Last recorded88,431 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNJ 687X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 88,431 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 87,482 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all off them (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 86,531 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,383 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 86,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 85,860 miles

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

front no. plate damage

handbrake level high

offside front and offside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,436 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 83,436 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal action spongy

corrosion to both inner/outer sill panels and front x member

front seat belts action erratic

idle speed high

n/s/f brake binding and n/s/r brake binding

smellof petrol under bonnet no leak seen

Pass 2 May 2009 73,580 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,547 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

overheating

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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RNJ 687X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RNJ 687X, 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 RNJ 687X registered?

RNJ 687X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 February 1982.

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