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NOV 88X

1982 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,830 mi
Last recorded19,830 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOV 88X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 19,830 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 19,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,795 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,959 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,627 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 15,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 12,510 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 12,505 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,109 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 6,730 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 6,710 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 14,255 miles

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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NOV 88X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NOV 88X, 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 NOV 88X registered?

NOV 88X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1982.

Is NOV 88X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOV 88X shows 12 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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