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AFC 876V

1979 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,837 mi
Last recorded45,837 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFC 876V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,837 miles

advanced corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

advanced corrosion to top of both front wings

corrosion to both rear road springs

corrosion to parts of o/s outer body sill

twist in both front seat belts

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,312 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 45,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advanced corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

advanced corrosion to rear suspension parts

advanced corrosion to tops of both front wings

corrosion to most of vehicle

unable to fully check wilded repairs to n/s/r dur to an excess of sealant

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,659 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK WELDED REPAIRS DUE TO AN EXCESS OF SEALANT AND UNDERSEAL

Fail 18 Sep 2006 44,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

poor welded repairs to sills

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advanced corrosion to rear suspension

o/s rear fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Sep 2005 44,042 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

poor welded repairs to both outer body sills

rear axle corroded

rear road springs corroded

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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AFC 876V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFC 876V, 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 47 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 AFC 876V registered?

AFC 876V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 October 1979.

Is AFC 876V safe to buy?

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