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XGV 829X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,122 mi
Last recorded12,122 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGV 829X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 12,122 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 10,921 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 9,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 8,489 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 7,072 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 5,524 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 5,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 3,513 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 64,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,241 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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XGV 829X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGV 829X, 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 XGV 829X registered?

XGV 829X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 July 1982.

Is XGV 829X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGV 829X shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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