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AFO 68V

1979 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,876 mi
Last recorded40,876 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFO 68V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,876 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 40,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,816 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,563 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,039 miles

Nearside and offside inner rear sills have been repaired and sealed

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,973 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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AFO 68V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AFO 68V, 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

How do I check the history of AFO 68V?

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What year was AFO 68V registered?

AFO 68V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 November 1979.

Is AFO 68V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFO 68V shows 6 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.

Does AFO 68V have outstanding finance?

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