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JYL 657W

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,146 mi
Last recorded98,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYL 657W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 98,146 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,696 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 49,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sliight rear brake application uneven

Smaller wiper blade fitted to offside

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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JYL 657W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc 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 JYL 657W, 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 JYL 657W registered?

JYL 657W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 April 1981.

Is JYL 657W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYL 657W 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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