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A131 RRV

1984 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,263 mi
Last recorded59,263 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA131 RRV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 59,263 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 59,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 53,454 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 53,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,422 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,953 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,891 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 47,805 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,612 miles

Corrosion on body sills.

Corrosion on both rear wheel arches.

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Noise from front wheels.

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some modification to front suspension.

Some wear on all suspension bushes.

Suspension stiff and knocks.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 35,609 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Corrosion on body sills.

Corrosion on both rear wheel arches.

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Noise from front wheels.

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some modification to front suspension.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,504 miles

Emissions only just passed, requires attention as readings were fluctuating during test.

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Noise from both front wheels.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 33,504 miles

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

Emissions only just passed, requires attention as readings were fluctuating during test.

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Noise from both front wheels.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,891 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 32,889 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A131 RRV is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 A131 RRV, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A131 RRV is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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