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BRU 856T

1979 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,279 mi
Last recorded83,279 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 856T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,279 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank deformed but not leaking

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fuel cap sealing device perished but sealing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 83,279 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank deformed but not leaking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fuel cap sealing device perished but sealing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,736 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Various engine oil leaks

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,736 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Various engine oil leaks

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2014 80,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,544 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 76,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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BRU 856T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BRU 856T, 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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BRU 856T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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