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NRB 401W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,510 mi
Last recorded89,510 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRB 401W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,510 miles

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 89,503 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,259 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 89,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Oct 2008 88,955 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 87,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NRB 401W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NRB 401W, 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 NRB 401W registered?

NRB 401W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 February 1981.

Is NRB 401W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRB 401W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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