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PRR 454X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,763 mi
Last recorded83,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRR 454X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 83,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,149 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 79,403 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 79,400 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

BATTERY OUTPUT NOT SUFFICIENT TO START VEHICLE AT TIME OF TEST

BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SLIGHTLY SPONGY AT TIME OF TEST

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

CORROSION TO UNDERBONNET BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

JUST ACCEPTABLE WELDING REPAIRS TO NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS SECTION

JUST SUFFICIENT RESERVE TRAVEL ON SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,734 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER POOR CLEARANCE

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 76,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE WIPER POOR CLEARANCE

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,017 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 72,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,941 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 70,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f driveshaft bolt loose

Fail 19 Sep 2008 70,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f driveshaft bolt loose

Pass 4 Oct 2007 61,181 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal has travel

vehicle presented without rear seats fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2007 61,178 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

vehicle presented without rear seats fitted

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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PRR 454X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PRR 454X, 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 PRR 454X registered?

PRR 454X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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