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VRK 350X

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,458 mi
Last recorded38,458 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRK 350X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,458 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

front inner wings starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jan 2009 38,458 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

front inner wings starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 15 Dec 2007 38,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

ns outer sill starting to corrode

os inner wing starting to corrode

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2005 33,329 miles

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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VRK 350X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRK 350X, 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 VRK 350X registered?

VRK 350X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 1981.

Is VRK 350X safe to buy?

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