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Q161YBB

1971 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,100 mi
Last recorded96,100 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1971 Ford Fiesta62,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ161YBB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 96,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,225 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 87,225 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,991 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 76,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,606 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,569 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,736 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,163 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,123 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,409 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 18,280 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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Q161YBB is a 1971 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 62,145 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 Q161YBB, 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 55 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q161YBB registered?

Q161YBB is a 1971 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q161YBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q161YBB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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