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CBE 529X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,022 mi
Last recorded34,022 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBE 529X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,022 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,939 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,474 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 29,471 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,719 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,248 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 26,248 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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CBE 529X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CBE 529X, 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 CBE 529X registered?

CBE 529X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 1981.

Is CBE 529X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBE 529X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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