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UKR 690X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,291 mi
Last recorded99,291 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKR 690X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 99,291 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 99,027 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 98,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 98,176 miles
Pass 17 May 2013

Slight blow from exhaust between front and centre pipes. Slight rear brake bind after handbrake has been applied.

Pass 4 May 2012 97,439 miles

Exhaust minifold to head blowing

Fail 27 Apr 2012 97,439 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Upper brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Upper brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust minifold to head blowing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 97,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack both ends

Fail 2 Aug 2010 97,042 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack both ends

Fail 7 Aug 2009 96,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Very little reserve travel in handbrake.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 96,727 miles

Very little reserve travel in handbrake.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 96,058 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 95,457 miles

welded underneath and undersealed. †exhaust slight blow. †handbrake travel quite high.

Fail 11 Aug 2007 95,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

floor has repairs that has been covered over with underseal

unable to test front brakes due to both front ball joints

Pass 17 Aug 2006 94,401 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 94,401 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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UKR 690X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UKR 690X, 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 UKR 690X registered?

UKR 690X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 November 1981.

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