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EWC 988Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,302 mi
Last recorded65,302 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWC 988Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 65,302 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 64,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 64,123 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 63,748 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 63,138 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 62,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,421 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 30 May 2014 61,641 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 61,224 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s repeater not working

Fail 2 Apr 2012 60,746 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside 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)

o/s repeater not working

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,427 miles

front discs deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2011 58,411 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,055 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front tyres near limit

Fail 12 Feb 2010 49,052 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front tyres near limit

Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,899 miles

n/s foot and hand brake lower effort ;rear flexi ferrels corroding ;n/s rear shock weaping

Fail 30 Jan 2009 38,861 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s foot and hand brake lower effort ;rear flexi ferrels corroding ;n/s rear shock weaping

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,063 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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EWC 988Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EWC 988Y, 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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EWC 988Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 August 1982.

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