Official DVLA Record

1981 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · XRP 388W

XRP 388W

1981 Ford Fiesta (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22/05/1981. Recorded mileage 36,805 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1981
Engine
957cc

XRP 388W Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
  • 36,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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XRP 388W Mileage History

  1. 20/04/202236,421 mi
  2. 17/04/202336,601 mi+180 mi
  3. 18/04/202336,602 mi+1 mi
  4. 24/04/202436,705 mi+103 mi
  5. 06/05/202536,805 mi+100 mi

Average of roughly 126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

XRP 388W MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Ford Fiesta (XRP 388W) between April 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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