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VTW 626W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,905 mi
Last recorded30,905 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTW 626W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 30,905 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 30,905 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 30,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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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VTW 626W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Yellow 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 VTW 626W, 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

How do I check the history of VTW 626W?

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What year was VTW 626W registered?

VTW 626W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 April 1981.

Is VTW 626W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTW 626W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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