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CAR 397X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,033 mi
Last recorded60,033 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 397X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 60,033 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,858 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 59,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,624 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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CAR 397X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CAR 397X, 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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How do I check the history of CAR 397X?

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What year was CAR 397X registered?

CAR 397X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 1982.

Is CAR 397X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAR 397X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAR 397X have outstanding finance?

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