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XVN 949Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,289 mi
Last recorded69,289 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVN 949Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,289 miles

offside rack boot deteriorated

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 67,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 67,954 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,019 miles

Both rear shocker bushes starting to crack/perish.

Fuel pipes starting to corrode.

Fuel tank deteriorated/corroded but no definate leak.

N/s/f tyre sidewall has light damage.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak.

Very slight play in steering rack both sides.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,364 miles

Both rear shocker bushes badly perished but not resulting in excessive movement.

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

N/s/f tyre has light perishing/cracking on outer sidewall.

N/s/r wheel bearing has very slight play.

OIl leak.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Very slight play in steering rack n/s/f.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 64,364 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear shocker bushes badly perished but not resulting in excessive movement.

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

N/s/f tyre has light perishing/cracking on outer sidewall.

N/s/r wheel bearing has very slight play.

OIl leak.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Very slight play in steering rack n/s/f.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,099 miles

Both rear shocker bottom mounting bushes starting to perish but no excessive movement.

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear shocker bottom mounting bushes starting to perish but no excessive movement.

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,194 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,936 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 53,927 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 1 May 2009 50,416 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,255 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,806 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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XVN 949Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVN 949Y, 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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XVN 949Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 November 1982.

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