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RPA 261X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,050 mi
Last recorded30,050 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPA 261X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 30,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 29,572 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 29,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 29,320 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 29,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,187 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,966 miles

both rear tyres cracking

main beam light not working

Fail 18 Jan 2014 26,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

main beam light not working

Pass 13 Feb 2013 22,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 22,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

tyre pressure check

Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,807 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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RPA 261X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RPA 261X, 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 RPA 261X registered?

RPA 261X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is RPA 261X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPA 261X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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