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FHK 26Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,263 mi
Last recorded57,263 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHK 26Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 57,263 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,468 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 53,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,720 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 53,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,368 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 38,456 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 38,455 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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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FHK 26Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FHK 26Y, 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 FHK 26Y registered?

FHK 26Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is FHK 26Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHK 26Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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