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MRL 145X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRL 145X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016
Fail 26 Apr 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015
Fail 16 Mar 2015

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 1 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 1 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 60,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adv battery not bolted in

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,322 miles

adv battery not bolted in

Pass 16 Jan 2006 60,040 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 60,040 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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MRL 145X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MRL 145X, 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 MRL 145X registered?

MRL 145X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is MRL 145X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRL 145X shows 10 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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