MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,694 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion on outer sills
corrosion on wheel arches
front brake pipes metal ends slightly corroded
slight corrosion on floor in places
slight play in o/s front suspension mounting
surface corrosion on front crossmember
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
corrosion on outer sill
front brake pipes metal ends slightly corroded
slight corrosion on floor in places
slight play in o/s front suspension mounting
surface corrosion on front crossmember
surface corrosion on floor on both sides
surface corrosion on rear brake pipes
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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DPW 438Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DPW 438Y, 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 DPW 438Y registered?
DPW 438Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 November 1982.
Is DPW 438Y safe to buy?
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