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RAL 896X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,301 mi
Last recorded66,301 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
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

RegistrationRAL 896X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,301 miles

underbody & underbody components waxoiled/undersealed

Pass 15 May 2020 66,994 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 66,938 miles

All under body under sealed/wax oiled

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,711 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 May 2016 64,652 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 62,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 May 2015 62,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 May 2014 58,871 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,222 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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RAL 896X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RAL 896X, 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 RAL 896X registered?

RAL 896X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is RAL 896X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAL 896X shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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