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OPG 260W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,164 mi
Last recorded36,164 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPG 260W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 36,164 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 35,935 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 35,530 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 35,386 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,132 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,272 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 33,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,989 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 30,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 25,229 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 25,229 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 10,549 miles

brake master cylender damp

slight bind front brakes

tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,524 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 10,519 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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OPG 260W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OPG 260W, 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 OPG 260W registered?

OPG 260W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is OPG 260W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPG 260W shows 14 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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