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LYO 494X

1982 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,405 mi
Last recorded52,405 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYO 494X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 52,405 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 52,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,837 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,546 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,488 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,351 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 51,150 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,416 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,393 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,374 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,287 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,068 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,964 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,929 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 48,897 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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LYO 494X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LYO 494X, 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

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What year was LYO 494X registered?

LYO 494X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 1982.

Is LYO 494X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYO 494X shows 16 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.

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