MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside front brake binding slightly (advise)
slight corrosion on nearside front inner wing (advise)
spare wheel needs inflating (advise)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside front brake binding slightly (advise)
slight corrosion on nearside front inner wing (advise)
spare wheel needs inflating (advise)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front brakes binding slightly (advise)
spare wheel flat (advise)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front brakes binding slightly (advise)
spare wheel flat (advise)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LPL 229W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LPL 229W, 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 LPL 229W registered?
LPL 229W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is LPL 229W safe to buy?
The MOT history for LPL 229W shows 6 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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