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LHD 386W

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,487 mi
Last recorded2,487 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHD 386W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 2,487 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 2,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 2,165 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 2,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 1,809 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 1,808 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LHD 386W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHD 386W, 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 LHD 386W registered?

LHD 386W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 1981.

Is LHD 386W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHD 386W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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