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SBJ 930W

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,831 mi
Last recorded85,831 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2006
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBJ 930W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2006 85,831 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 85,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front and rear wiper rubbers splitting

Front inner wings,front cross member,sills and rear wheel arches corroding

Front tyres slightly chafe on wheel arches and inner wings

Rear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded.Offside rear lower suspension arm bushes splitting.Slight leaks on exhaust box.

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 21 Apr 2005 46,194 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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SBJ 930W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White 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 SBJ 930W, 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 SBJ 930W registered?

SBJ 930W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 1981.

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The MOT history for SBJ 930W 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.

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