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NOD 736W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,080 mi
Last recorded31,080 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOD 736W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,080 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,570 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 30,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,149 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,683 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 29,681 miles

Offside Outer Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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NOD 736W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc 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 NOD 736W, 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 NOD 736W registered?

NOD 736W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is NOD 736W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOD 736W 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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