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RSF 965Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,039 mi
Last recorded35,039 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSF 965Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 35,039 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake flexy ferruals corrosion

exhasut poor in places

fuel pipes perrised

lowered rear suspension fitted

petrol cap seal perrsied

play in steering rack

underbody corrosion in places

underbody heavily waxoiled

Fail 26 Aug 2015 34,272 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

brake flexy ferruals corrosion

exhasut poor in places

fuel pipes perrised

lowered rear suspension fitted

petrol cap seal perrsied

play in steering rack

underbody corrosion in places

underbody heavily waxoiled

Pass 16 Aug 2014 33,649 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 30,612 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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RSF 965Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RSF 965Y, 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

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What year was RSF 965Y registered?

RSF 965Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 1982.

Is RSF 965Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSF 965Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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