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OTV 131W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,334 mi
Last recorded72,334 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTV 131W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 72,334 miles

brake pedal spongy

Fail 13 May 2021 72,332 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 72,331 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

steering tracking incorrect

Pass 27 Jul 2011
Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,695 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 62,691 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 62,669 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on sills/joins

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OTV 131W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTV 131W, 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 OTV 131W registered?

OTV 131W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 June 1981.

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