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DWP 226W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,907 mi
Last recorded63,907 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWP 226W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 63,907 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 63,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,632 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 62,629 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,216 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 62,204 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 62,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,845 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,776 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,289 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,293 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,683 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,949 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 51,854 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,184 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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DWP 226W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DWP 226W, 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

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What year was DWP 226W registered?

DWP 226W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 May 1981.

Is DWP 226W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWP 226W shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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