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PGW 256W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,337 mi
Last recorded61,337 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGW 256W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 61,337 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 61,331 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2008 61,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 61,255 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 61,081 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2006 61,081 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PGW 256W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGW 256W, 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

How do I check the history of PGW 256W?

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What year was PGW 256W registered?

PGW 256W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 1981.

Is PGW 256W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGW 256W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PGW 256W have outstanding finance?

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