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CIL 7454

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,386 mi
Last recorded5,386 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIL 7454
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 5,386 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 5,386 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

car has been seriously modified for competition use

front lower panel has been heavily repaired

Fail 17 Apr 2007 98,407 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front bumper bar missing

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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CIL 7454 is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,298cc 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 CIL 7454, 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 CIL 7454 registered?

CIL 7454 is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is CIL 7454 safe to buy?

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