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SHL 79Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,311 mi
Last recorded80,311 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHL 79Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 80,311 miles

n/s/f seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2010 80,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

n/s/f seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2010 80,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Panhard rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

lowering springs fitted do reseat on own

n/s/front flex pipe slightly twisted

Pass 1 May 2009 77,021 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 77,003 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,157 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 61,197 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 61,197 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/SN/S FLOOR TO SILLSCORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SHL 79Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SHL 79Y, 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 SHL 79Y registered?

SHL 79Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 1982.

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