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CNG 985Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,099 mi
Last recorded54,099 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNG 985Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,099 miles

Advise chip in screen in zone A less than 10mm not in view

Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,831 miles

Advise engine oil leaks

Advise slight bind to n/s/r wheel

Advise slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 19 Oct 2023 53,422 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,358 miles

Advise all tyres cracking in treads

Advise front bumper bump stops breaking up

Advise o/s/f steering rack gaiter cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,358 miles

Advise all tyres cracking in treads

Advise o/s/f steering rack gaitor cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2021 51,083 miles

Advise very slight cracking of front flexible brake hoses

Pass 2 Feb 2021 50,120 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 50,120 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 49,696 miles

advise all tyres slight cracks in tread and side walls

Pass 18 Feb 2020 49,670 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 49,670 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,303 miles

Advise front tyres cracking in treads

Fail 18 Feb 2019 49,303 miles

Advise front tyres cracking in treads

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,039 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,558 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,076 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 45,809 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 44,330 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion just starting in both innewr sill panels and front panel

Fail 12 May 2009 44,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion just starting in both innewr sill panels and front panel

Pass 15 May 2008 43,361 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 43,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,781 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 42,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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CNG 985Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CNG 985Y, 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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CNG 985Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 September 1982.

Is CNG 985Y safe to buy?

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