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BTA 91Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,032 mi
Last recorded25,032 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTA 91Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 25,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,535 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 23,357 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 23,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

advise interior mirior insecure

advise rear tyres slight perishing on tyre walls

Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,666 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,634 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 17,634 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2012 17,634 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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BTA 91Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BTA 91Y, 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 BTA 91Y registered?

BTA 91Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 1982.

Is BTA 91Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTA 91Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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