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RUK 943Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,844 mi
Last recorded61,844 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUK 943Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1 front bumper mounting corrded 2 bottom shock rubers perished 3 rear springs corrded 4 bottom of wings working loose because corrded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,305 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,680 miles

body rough

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,123 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,414 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,726 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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RUK 943Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUK 943Y, 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 RUK 943Y registered?

RUK 943Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 1982.

Is RUK 943Y safe to buy?

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