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GYB 87Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

92,809 mi
Last recorded92,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYB 87Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2012 92,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake discs heavily corroded.

Metal brake pipes heavily undersealed.

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

Rear exhaust hanger heavily perished.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,661 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Brake pipes undersealed.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2011 89,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes undersealed.

Brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2010 86,006 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front wheelarch has temporary repair.

Nearside headlamp reflective backing slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside headlamp misted slightly affecting beam image.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,006 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front wheelarch has temporary repair.

Nearside headlamp reflective backing slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside headlamp misted slightly affecting beam image.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2009 78,606 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills rusty

n/s/r wheel bearing slightley rough

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Fail 2 May 2009 78,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills rusty

n/s/r wheel bearing slightley rough

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2008 78,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

offside front floorpan materialy weak through excessive corosion

Pass 6 Oct 2007 74,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills geting rusty and week

Fail 29 Sep 2007 74,372 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills geting rusty and week

Pass 26 May 2006 70,263 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 70,243 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nearside outer sill getting corroded

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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GYB 87Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 GYB 87Y, 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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GYB 87Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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