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VNJ 995Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,707 mi
Last recorded50,707 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNJ 995Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 50,707 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 50,616 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 50,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,576 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

o/s/f+n/s/r sill panels corrosion already started

Pass 20 Sep 2014 78,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,384 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,092 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 69,092 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 65,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 62,117 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r+n/s/r wheel bearing lightly play

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,117 miles

o/s/r+n/s/r wheel bearing lightly play

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,544 miles

n/s/r/outer panel corrosion with a hole outside the mounting 40.CM.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,225 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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VNJ 995Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VNJ 995Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VNJ 995Y registered?

VNJ 995Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 1982.

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