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JGL 889W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,746 mi
Last recorded44,746 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGL 889W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 44,746 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,731 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 44,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2006 44,708 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 44,708 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

O/S/F WING HOLED

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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JGL 889W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JGL 889W, 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 JGL 889W registered?

JGL 889W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 1981.

Is JGL 889W safe to buy?

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