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FNP 788W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,657 mi
Last recorded99,657 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 788W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 99,657 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,632 miles

DAMAGE TO FUEL TANK

DRIVERS QUARTER PANEL RUSTING ROUND BASE OF WINDOW

HAZARDS ALL NOT FLASHING

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY AND STARTING TO BLOW

SMALL HOLE IN PASSENGES REAR FLOOR

Fail 20 Oct 2020 99,632 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DRIVERS SIDE INNER. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended DRIVERS SIDE NOT TENSIONING. (7.1.2 (c))

DAMAGE TO FUEL TANK

DRIVERS QUARTER PANEL RUSTING ROUND BASE OF WINDOW

HAZARDS ALL NOT FLASHING

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY AND STARTING TO BLOW

SMALL HOLE IN PASSENGES REAR FLOOR

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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FNP 788W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FNP 788W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNP 788W registered?

FNP 788W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 1981.

Is FNP 788W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 788W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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