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FYC 848Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,595 mi
Last recorded57,595 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYC 848Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,595 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 57,595 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,322 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 57,322 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 56,674 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 56,674 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FYC 848Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FYC 848Y, 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

How do I check the history of FYC 848Y?

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What year was FYC 848Y registered?

FYC 848Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 1982.

Is FYC 848Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYC 848Y shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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