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RGY 413X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

15,535 mi
Last recorded15,535 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGY 413X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 15,535 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 15,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear anti roll bar n/s/r mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,673 miles

heavily undersealed

o/s front outer cv gator condition

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 13,673 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

heavily undersealed

o/s front outer cv gator condition

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 12,211 miles

battery loose

condition of outer cv gaitors

r beam heavily corroded

r spring cups corroding

top engine mount bolt condition

Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,090 miles

condition of rear axle and spring cups

underside corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2013 11,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion under n/s headlamp

O/S/F Drive shaft centre bearing insecure

Rear seats folded down

Pass 13 Feb 2012 9,117 miles

flexi hoses perishing

n/s/r tyre wearin g

oil leak

r beam corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2012 9,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

flexi hoses perishing

n/s/r tyre wearin g

oil leak

r beam corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2011 8,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf wing and door damage

Pass 19 Jan 2010 6,350 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

under body condition

Fail 19 Jan 2010 6,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear indicator lense been repaired but not showing white

Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,640 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 4,724 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F seat upright cushion torn.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Presented with rear seats folded away, so seat belt inspection not carried out.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 2,663 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2006 94,951 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 87,080 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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RGY 413X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RGY 413X, 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 RGY 413X registered?

RGY 413X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 August 1981.

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