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OTO 391W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,394 mi
Last recorded12,394 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTO 391W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 12,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 12,392 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front clips broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested car wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

nsf rack boot clip missing

Pass 21 May 2019 12,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 11,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,856 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 7,854 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 6,393 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 5,005 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 3,630 miles

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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OTO 391W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OTO 391W, 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 OTO 391W registered?

OTO 391W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 1981.

Is OTO 391W safe to buy?

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