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UPN 309Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,970 mi
Last recorded23,970 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPN 309Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,970 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

advise offside outer sill/inner sill nearside inner sill appears to be repaired with body filler

Fail 1 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

advise offside outer sill/inner sill nearside inner sill appears to be repaired with body filler

Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion at nearside front floor

Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,114 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,283 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside outer sill coroded but noy in prescribed area

offside sill appears to have body filler in places?

Fail 4 Dec 2007 15,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside outer sill coroded but noy in prescribed area

offside sill appears to have body filler in places?

Pass 30 Nov 2006 11,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 7,032 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 7,032 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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UPN 309Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPN 309Y, 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 UPN 309Y registered?

UPN 309Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 August 1982.

Is UPN 309Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPN 309Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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