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WAU 615Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,490 mi
Last recorded4,490 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAU 615Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 4,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody Corrision

Fail 15 Dec 2018 4,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody Corrision

Pass 18 Sep 2017 3,566 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 2,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet stay broken

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Sep 2016 2,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet stay broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2015 2,602 miles

corrosion to offside front floor pan

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 31 Jul 2015 2,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs in poor condition

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Sep 2012 1,696 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

flex in bulkhead around servo tower

Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,511 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,431 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 68,115 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 64,309 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on rear floors, and rear inner wheelarches

corrosion on rear suspension components

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Aug 2006 64,238 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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WAU 615Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WAU 615Y, 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 WAU 615Y registered?

WAU 615Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 1982.

Is WAU 615Y safe to buy?

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