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XMV 490Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,819 mi
Last recorded33,819 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMV 490Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2010 33,819 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/front tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,819 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/front tyre starting to perish

Fail 16 Nov 2009 33,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

n/s/ front,o/s front and n/side rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,232 miles

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

n/s/ front,o/s front and n/side rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,603 miles

surface rust across front inner valance area.

surface rust along nearside and offside upper doorstep sill areas.

surface rust on nearside front upper inner bonnet area.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 32,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre inside tread worn low.(advise immediate renewal.)

surface rust across front inner valance area.

surface rust along nearside and offside upper doorstep sill areas.

surface rust on nearside front upper inner bonnet area.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,051 miles

light surface rust on nearside and offside door step sills.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,479 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 31,476 miles

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

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,930 miles

surface rust on o/s doorstep sill

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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XMV 490Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XMV 490Y, 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 XMV 490Y registered?

XMV 490Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 November 1982.

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