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OPS 891X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,486 mi
Last recorded101,486 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPS 891X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 101,486 miles

Front tyres worn

Offside Rear tyre worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 100,460 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 99,235 miles

Under Carriage Undersealed

Pass 9 May 2023 98,130 miles

Underside including various suspension/steering/braking components undersealed

Pass 27 May 2022 97,419 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 96,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 94,978 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 93,684 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 92,117 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm foremost mount (2.4.A.3)

various brake pipes underesaled

vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 May 2015 90,603 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 89,445 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes undersealed

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,859 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 88,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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OPS 891X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OPS 891X, 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

How do I check the history of OPS 891X?

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What year was OPS 891X registered?

OPS 891X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 1982.

Is OPS 891X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPS 891X shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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