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DVG 707Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,444 mi
Last recorded97,444 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVG 707Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 97,444 miles

nearside front wing corroded and inner wing

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 97,444 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front wing corroded and inner wing

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,651 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 93,393 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,607 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 83,607 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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DVG 707Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DVG 707Y, 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 DVG 707Y registered?

DVG 707Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 December 1982.

Is DVG 707Y safe to buy?

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