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VNV 352W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,906 mi
Last recorded95,906 miles
Recorded on4 May 2014
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNV 352W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2014 95,906 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 87,918 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2013 87,918 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 72,044 miles

floor pans heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

offside and nearside floorpans holed, but apear to have been welded from inside vehicle

welding repairs carried out to a very borderline standard

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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VNV 352W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNV 352W, 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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How do I check the history of VNV 352W?

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What year was VNV 352W registered?

VNV 352W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is VNV 352W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNV 352W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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