MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear back plate corroded
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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