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DWW 430Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,840 mi
Last recorded87,840 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWW 430Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 87,840 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 87,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 87,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,139 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 85,311 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,500 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 81,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,567 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 781,387 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 781,387 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 74,948 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 74,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,358 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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DWW 430Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DWW 430Y, 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 DWW 430Y registered?

DWW 430Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 1982.

Is DWW 430Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWW 430Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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