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GCC 977Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,724 mi
Last recorded80,724 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCC 977Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 80,724 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,560 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,261 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 78,930 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,570 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,832 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 77,826 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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GCC 977Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GCC 977Y, 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 GCC 977Y?

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What year was GCC 977Y registered?

GCC 977Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 December 1982.

Is GCC 977Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCC 977Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCC 977Y have outstanding finance?

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