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EBG 494Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,560 mi
Last recorded94,560 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBG 494Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2016 94,560 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,237 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 90,192 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front bearing have a slight noise

offside rear bearing has a slight noise

slight corrosion nearside front inner wing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 85,175 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 83,921 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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EBG 494Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EBG 494Y, 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 EBG 494Y registered?

EBG 494Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 October 1982.

Is EBG 494Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBG 494Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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