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A979 RWC

1984 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,569 mi
Last recorded64,569 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA979 RWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 64,569 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,453 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 64,332 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2017 64,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 63,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 84,961 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres have age related cracks

Fail 23 Apr 2013 83,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres have age related cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has age related cracks

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both door mirrors cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,002 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2009 65,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,309 miles

engine oil leak, suspect sump gasket & oil pump.

gearbox oil leak, suspect reversing switch leaking.

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

rocker gasket leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,178 miles

gearbox diff seals leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2006 65,178 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

gearbox diff seals leaking

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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A979 RWC is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A979 RWC, 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 A979 RWC registered?

A979 RWC is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1984.

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