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WPE 730Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,556 mi
Last recorded3,556 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPE 730Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 3,556 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s n/s front floors and o/s n/s rear corners (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust fouling body slightly

travel on handbrake lever needs adjustment to cable

Pass 23 Nov 2023 3,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 3,505 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 3,471 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 3,471 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements replace both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 3,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 94,518 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 93,153 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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WPE 730Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WPE 730Y, 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 WPE 730Y registered?

WPE 730Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 August 1982.

Is WPE 730Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPE 730Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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