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CUM 728Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,072 mi
Last recorded55,072 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUM 728Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,072 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,871 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,687 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 54,687 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 54,478 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,818 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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CUM 728Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CUM 728Y, 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 CUM 728Y registered?

CUM 728Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 1982.

Is CUM 728Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUM 728Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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