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VPU 829W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,335 mi
Last recorded90,335 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPU 829W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,335 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,955 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 89,314 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 89,314 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 88,714 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 88,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 86,917 miles

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

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

both rear cylinder brakepipes slightly corrorded

slight play in wheel bearing nearside rear

Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,751 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 85,751 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,589 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 79,575 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,920 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 69,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2007 364,726 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 364,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

offside rear feel very slight rough

Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,426 miles

battery insecure

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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VPU 829W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VPU 829W, 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 VPU 829W registered?

VPU 829W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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