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ETW 938Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,387 mi
Last recorded65,387 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETW 938Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 65,387 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,787 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 58,855 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 58,855 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at alternator (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail ball joint bolt damaged (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,359 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,123 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,239 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 43,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,198 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 42,198 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,389 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 41,389 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,195 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 41,196 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,038 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,574 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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ETW 938Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ETW 938Y, 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 ETW 938Y registered?

ETW 938Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 1982.

Is ETW 938Y safe to buy?

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