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WUE 284X

1982 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,586 mi
Last recorded59,586 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUE 284X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 59,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,877 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,821 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,736 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,711 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,367 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 58,119 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 57,682 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,726 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 72,726 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 72,716 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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WUE 284X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUE 284X, 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 WUE 284X registered?

WUE 284X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 February 1982.

Is WUE 284X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUE 284X shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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