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RVO 679X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,587 mi
Last recorded82,587 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVO 679X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 82,587 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,501 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,235 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,308 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,736 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,192 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 72,158 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,904 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,656 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,124 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,547 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,223 miles

vehicle lower on the offside but no faults found

Fail 11 Aug 2010 61,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

vehicle lower on the offside but no faults found

Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,901 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,318 miles

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

hevy coating of under body in grease and under seal

offside front wheel bearing slightly tight and becomming noisy

vehicle over heating at idle

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,145 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 52,137 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 49,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

vehicle overheating at idle

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

vehicle overheating at idle

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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RVO 679X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RVO 679X, 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 RVO 679X registered?

RVO 679X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 October 1981.

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