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URM 229X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,287 mi
Last recorded24,287 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 229X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 24,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

petrol pipes under bonnet perishing

Fail 31 Oct 2013 24,282 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

petrol pipes under bonnet perishing

Pass 1 May 2012 93,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 93,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,683 miles

Front seats loose but not affecting seatbelts

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 86,663 miles

Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front seats loose but not affecting seatbelts

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,134 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 64,134 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,127 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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URM 229X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URM 229X, 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 URM 229X registered?

URM 229X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 1982.

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