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PCA 485Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,757 mi
Last recorded5,757 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 485Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 5,757 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 5,400 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 4,158 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 3,547 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 2,721 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 2,309 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 2,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 2,028 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 1,791 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 1,290 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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PCA 485Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PCA 485Y, 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 PCA 485Y?

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What year was PCA 485Y registered?

PCA 485Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is PCA 485Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCA 485Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PCA 485Y have outstanding finance?

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