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RSE 714W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,993 mi
Last recorded18,993 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSE 714W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 18,993 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 18,494 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 18,494 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2010 18,232 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,146 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,746 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 17,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 17,341 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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RSE 714W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RSE 714W, 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 RSE 714W registered?

RSE 714W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 1981.

Is RSE 714W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSE 714W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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