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WPJ 792Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPJ 792Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2011 78,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,992 miles

temporary repair carried out to exhaust

Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear static brake pipes have advanced corrosion

temporay repair carried out to exhaust

Fail 12 Aug 2008 55,873 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear static brake pipes have advanced corrosion

temporay repair carried out to exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear static brake pipes have advanced corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,347 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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WPJ 792Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WPJ 792Y, 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 WPJ 792Y registered?

WPJ 792Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 1982.

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