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AVP 87T

1979 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,925 mi
Last recorded54,925 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVP 87T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,925 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 54,613 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,609 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,604 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 54,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,132 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 54,128 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,309 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,580 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 48,313 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 48,306 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,531 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 31,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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AVP 87T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AVP 87T, 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.

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What year was AVP 87T registered?

AVP 87T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 1979.

Is AVP 87T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVP 87T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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