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SBV 171X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,875 mi
Last recorded62,875 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBV 171X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2007 62,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/side front tyre near to limits

o/side rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,006 miles

n/side front inner wing to front panel corroided and holed

n/side front tyre wearing

n/side front wing sharp edge taped up

o/side front floor to sill holed and corroided

o/side front inner wing to front panel corroided and holed

Fail 18 Oct 2006 62,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/side front inner wing to front pannel corroided and holed

n/side front tyre wearing out off shape

n/side front wing sharp edge

o/side front floor to sill holed and corroided

o/side front inner wing to front pannel corroided and holed

Pass 25 Oct 2005 60,988 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 60,988 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

O/S top engine mount bolt loose

Rear valence to boot floor corroded (not in or near prescribed area)

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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SBV 171X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 SBV 171X, 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 SBV 171X registered?

SBV 171X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1982.

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