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SAV 799X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,739 mi
Last recorded8,739 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 799X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 8,739 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH STRIP AND ADJUST NOW (5.1.3 (a) (i))

WAX OIL GREASE ALL UNDERBODY

Fail 18 Aug 2020 8,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. BOTH ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH STRIP AND ADJUST NOW (5.1.3 (a) (i))

WAX OIL GREASE ALL UNDERBODY

Pass 18 Jun 2019 8,693 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 8,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 8,630 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 8,590 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor close to axle tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,955 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 97,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,799 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 90,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,312 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 90,308 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,669 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,022 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 88,552 miles

both front and rear shock absorbers getting weak

both front and offside rear tyres are wearing out of shape and are worn low on edges

under bonnet inner wings starting to corode

Fail 24 Oct 2006 88,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both front tyres are wearing low on edges

front and rear shock absorbers getting weak reccomended replacement

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

under bonnet inner wings starting to corode

Pass 7 Oct 2005 78,406 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 78,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 78,386 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 shock absorbers getting weak

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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SAV 799X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SAV 799X, 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 SAV 799X registered?

SAV 799X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 November 1981.

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