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VJN 543W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,658 mi
Last recorded94,658 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJN 543W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 94,658 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 94,652 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported at bulkhead (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle all tyres wrong rotation (4.1.A.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 94,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 93,806 miles

area around both front strut tops showing corrosion

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

fuel pipes showing corrosion

fuel tank showing corrosion

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear wheel arch weak

offside floor to sill corroded

rear floor/valance corroded

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

slight mark on windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2010 93,806 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

area around both front strut tops corroded

both front brake discs showing corrosion

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear wheel arch weak

offside floor to sill corroded

rear floor/valance corroded

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 29 Apr 2006 93,423 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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VJN 543W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJN 543W, 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 VJN 543W registered?

VJN 543W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 1981.

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The MOT history for VJN 543W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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