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NPH 512W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,411 mi
Last recorded75,411 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 512W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,411 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,785 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,204 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,588 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

both headlight units starting to wear

o/s sill starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jan 2011 67,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlight units starting to wear

o/s sill starting to corrode

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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NPH 512W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPH 512W, 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 NPH 512W registered?

NPH 512W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is NPH 512W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPH 512W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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