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MPR 690W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,353 mi
Last recorded83,353 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPR 690W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,353 miles

All tyres perished

General corrosion underside

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,350 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

corrision in front wings and rear wings and body

Fail 12 Apr 2013 83,348 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

corrision in front wings and rear wings and body

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,345 miles

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

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

genral corrosion

Pass 7 May 2011 83,342 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 83,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 82,675 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 78,942 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 78,938 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,252 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,222 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 68,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 65,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MPR 690W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MPR 690W, 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 MPR 690W registered?

MPR 690W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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The MOT history for MPR 690W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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