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YJT 968Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,982 mi
Last recorded83,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 968Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,982 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some previous welding repairs

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,752 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 83,744 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some previous welding repairs to floors

Pass 17 Mar 2008 83,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 83,329 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,329 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 83,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 83,120 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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YJT 968Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJT 968Y, 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 YJT 968Y registered?

YJT 968Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 August 1982.

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