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VEV 319W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,515 mi
Last recorded85,515 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEV 319W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,515 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 85,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,912 miles

rear shockers slightly poor

Fail 10 Jul 2014 84,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear shockers slightly poor

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,711 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,848 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 74,846 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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VEV 319W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VEV 319W, 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 VEV 319W registered?

VEV 319W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 April 1981.

Is VEV 319W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEV 319W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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