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FHT 508W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,315 mi
Last recorded29,315 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHT 508W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 29,315 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 28,517 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,910 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,937 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,909 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 19,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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FHT 508W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 51,935 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 FHT 508W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FHT 508W registered?

FHT 508W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 April 1981.

Is FHT 508W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHT 508W 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.

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