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RKV 974W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,072 mi
Last recorded37,072 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKV 974W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,072 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 37,060 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 36,565 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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RKV 974W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKV 974W, 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 RKV 974W?

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What year was RKV 974W registered?

RKV 974W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is RKV 974W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKV 974W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RKV 974W have outstanding finance?

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