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AMD 230T

1979 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

441 mi
Last recorded441 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMD 230T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,484 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 38,484 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge †rear brake pipes required before next mot †exterior panels showing corrossion

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,972 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 37,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AMD 230T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AMD 230T, 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 AMD 230T?

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What year was AMD 230T registered?

AMD 230T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 1979.

Is AMD 230T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMD 230T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AMD 230T have outstanding finance?

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