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WPA 287Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,414 mi
Last recorded65,414 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPA 287Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,414 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2008 65,414 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,554 miles

both outer cv gaitors perished

both steering rack gaitors perished

exhaust front pipe corroded

inbalance on front brake readings (20%)

oil leak

play in both front struts

play in both rear wheel bearings

small hole in offside sill closing panel

tyre side walls perished

vehicle corroded and weld repaired

Pass 6 Feb 2006 63,568 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 63,568 miles

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

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

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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WPA 287Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 WPA 287Y, 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 WPA 287Y registered?

WPA 287Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is WPA 287Y safe to buy?

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