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WLW 839X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,867 mi
Last recorded84,867 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLW 839X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,867 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 84,867 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 84,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

air filter insecure

boot stiff to open

breathers on oil filler taped up

exhaust noisy

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front chassis legs corroded and damaged

front spot lamps in poor condition

idle eratic

inner wings and front apron panel very poorly repaired

rear seats and seatbelts removed

rear springs loose when rear axle jacked up (lowered springs)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 75,574 miles

inner sills corroded

inner wings have been previously welded

n/s/r tyre sidewalls badly perished

slight play at o/s/f wheel area

Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,227 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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WLW 839X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLW 839X, 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 WLW 839X registered?

WLW 839X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1982.

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