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A978 MHP

1984 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,690 mi
Last recorded59,690 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA978 MHP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,690 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,114 miles

floor pan corroded not excessive for mot

surface corrosion on inner and outer sills not excessive for mot

Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,719 miles

advise front discs coroded

advise offside front flexy hose perishing

strong advise offside front floor pan coroded (not holed)

strong advise offside front wing coroded ( not strcture)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 52,479 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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A978 MHP is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 A978 MHP, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A978 MHP registered?

A978 MHP is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1984.

Is A978 MHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A978 MHP shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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