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FFR 840W

1980 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,057 mi
Last recorded22,057 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFR 840W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,057 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 22,056 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,388 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 21,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,208 miles

Corrosion to nearside sill outside prescribed area.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FFR 840W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,946 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 FFR 840W, 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 46 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 FFR 840W?

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What year was FFR 840W registered?

FFR 840W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 November 1980.

Is FFR 840W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFR 840W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFR 840W have outstanding finance?

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