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XRP 388W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,805 mi
Last recorded36,805 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRP 388W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 36,805 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 36,705 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,602 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 36,601 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 36,421 miles

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,305 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 36,191 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 35,836 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 35,368 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 34,860 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,533 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 34,531 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,812 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 33,810 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 33,062 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,725 miles

Slight bind to front brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,401 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,083 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,777 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,346 miles

fuel cap seal starting to deteriate

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,850 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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XRP 388W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XRP 388W, 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 XRP 388W registered?

XRP 388W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 1981.

Is XRP 388W safe to buy?

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