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BRJ 647T

1979 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,414 mi
Last recorded54,414 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRJ 647T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,310 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,390 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,430 miles

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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BRJ 647T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BRJ 647T, 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 BRJ 647T registered?

BRJ 647T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 February 1979.

Is BRJ 647T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRJ 647T shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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