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TLF 589W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

70,052 mi
Last recorded70,052 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLF 589W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2008 70,052 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 69,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to front panel & off side front floor area

Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,041 miles

corrosion to front panel & off side front floor area

Pass 4 Jul 2006 68,001 miles

rust hole in n/s/f seal not in persribed area

rust hole in o/s/f floor pan and seal, not in perscribed erea

Fail 30 Jun 2006 67,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rust hole in n/s/f seal, not near persribed are

rust hole in o/s/f floor pan and seal, not in perscribed area

Pass 13 Jul 2005 66,945 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 66,945 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside 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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TLF 589W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 TLF 589W, 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 TLF 589W registered?

TLF 589W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 1981.

Is TLF 589W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLF 589W shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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