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SKJ 98W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,592 mi
Last recorded91,592 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKJ 98W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,592 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 91,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2020 90,191 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 90,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,111 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,073 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,950 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking perished

Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,827 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 89,827 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

corrosion boot floor to inner wing o/s

Pass 24 Sep 2008 89,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 89,544 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 89,423 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 89,289 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 89,253 miles

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

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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SKJ 98W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SKJ 98W, 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 SKJ 98W registered?

SKJ 98W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 July 1981.

Is SKJ 98W safe to buy?

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