MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/f seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted
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
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
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)
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SHL 79Y safe to buy?
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