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TTA 191X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

67,159 mi
Last recorded67,159 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTA 191X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 67,159 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 92,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

oil leak

sealer under the underside of car therefor unable to allow full inpection

Fail 17 Feb 2012 875,359 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

oil leak

sealer under the underside of car therefor unable to allow full inpection

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,469 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 83,469 miles

Centre Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs rusty x2

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

rear boot floor and rear panal corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 83,462 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all metal brake pipe corroded

front box section and valance corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

ofside rear flexy hose slightly twisted

rear axle corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

incorrect wheel fitted slight rubbing inner wheel arches

Fail 23 Sep 2009 82,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

incorrect wheel fitted slight rubbing inner wheel arches

Pass 30 Apr 2008 82,875 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 82,860 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 79,987 miles

nsf & osf seatbelts twisted

Fail 18 Apr 2007 79,987 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf & osf seatbelts twisted

Fail 10 Apr 2007 79,964 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf seatbelt twisted †osf seatbelt frayed on edges

unable cto undo petrol filler cap

Pass 13 Mar 2006 77,567 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 77,567 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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TTA 191X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 TTA 191X, 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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TTA 191X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 1981.

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