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RHH 796X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

9,081 mi
Last recorded9,081 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHH 796X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 9,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 6,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 4,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016
Pass 6 Jun 2016 2,073 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 170 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 4,581 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 4,581 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 4,581 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 4,581 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 4,581 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 4,502 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 4,500 miles

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

brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 4,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 2,356 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 35 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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RHH 796X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RHH 796X, 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 RHH 796X registered?

RHH 796X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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