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GYA 262Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,999 mi
Last recorded58,999 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYA 262Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 58,999 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 58,042 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 56,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 54,071 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 54,071 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,177 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 53,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 49,632 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 49,632 miles

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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GYA 262Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GYA 262Y, 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 GYA 262Y registered?

GYA 262Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 1982.

Is GYA 262Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYA 262Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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