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RAM 97S

1981 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,518 mi
Last recorded77,518 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAM 97S
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 77,518 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,859 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,457 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,227 miles

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

o/s/f floor pan corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 75,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,109 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,125 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,766 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,100 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,436 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,436 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 68,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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RAM 97S is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RAM 97S, 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 RAM 97S?

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What year was RAM 97S registered?

RAM 97S is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is RAM 97S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAM 97S shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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