Ford Fiesta 1117 Hc L (1982)
1982 Ford Fiesta 1117 Hc L
CarHunch is tracking 9,889 1982 Ford Fiesta 1117 Hc L vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single one of the 9,884 petrol Fiestas in this 1982 cohort failed its MOT — a 0% pass rate that sits catastrophically below the UK average of 80%. With no dangerous defects recorded and zero failures or advisories logged on average, this isn't a reliability story: it's a data anomaly, almost certainly because vehicles this old are rarely presented for testing anymore, making this sample unrepresentative of the model's actual condition.
At an average mileage of 57,426 miles, any 1982 Fiesta still on the road today is a genuine survivor, but the complete absence of MOT passes suggests these cars are either kept off public roads, preserved as classics, or the data reflects a reporting lag. If you're seriously considering a 42-year-old Fiesta, your focus should shift entirely from MOT statistics to finding a specialist mechanic who can inspect the specific vehicle's rust, electrics, and structural integrity in person.
We have 9,889 1982 Ford Fiesta 1117 Hc L vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1982 Ford Fiesta 1117 Hc L
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Fiesta 1117 Hc L
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 9,884 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
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