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TPR 498X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,926 mi
Last recorded31,926 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPR 498X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot area not fully tested - loaded

dent o/s/r floor pan

o/s/f plastic bumper insecure

oil leaks engine area

parking brake lever long

part of parking brake cable covered with tape

rear wiper slow operation and washer inoperative

Fail 29 Jan 2008 31,926 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot area not fully tested - loaded

dent o/s/r floor pan

o/s/f plastic bumper insecure

oil leaks engine area

parking brake lever long

part of parking brake cable covered with tape

rear wiper slow operation and washer inoperative

Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,085 miles

as per original vt 32 no 732271637062 - less item 011

Fail 31 Jan 2007 13,084 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring repaired by welding (2.4.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

dent in tail gate

o/s/r bumper loose

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper poor

some corrosion in front brake discs

some imbalance to rear brake operation

Pass 23 Dec 2005 97,420 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 97,420 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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TPR 498X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TPR 498X, 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 TPR 498X registered?

TPR 498X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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