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NUY 847Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,425 mi
Last recorded84,425 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUY 847Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 84,425 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,396 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 82,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

boot floor corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2016 80,067 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 77,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 13 Jun 2014 74,865 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,643 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jul 2012 24,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 13,001 miles

steering rack bushes poor

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 98,680 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 98,680 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 91,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 91,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 90,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,723 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 89,016 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 89,016 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 87,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 87,093 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 85,326 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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NUY 847Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NUY 847Y, 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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NUY 847Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 August 1982.

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