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LPJ 470W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,795 mi
Last recorded65,795 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPJ 470W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,795 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,375 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 53,424 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE APPROACHING WEAR LIMIT

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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LPJ 470W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LPJ 470W, 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 LPJ 470W registered?

LPJ 470W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 January 1981.

Is LPJ 470W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPJ 470W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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