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COB 230V

1979 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,808 mi
Last recorded42,808 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOB 230V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,808 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all four coil springs corroded

all four tyres perished

all underside of vehicle is painted with underseal

brake pedal spongy

vehicle has had some restoration work completed

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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COB 230V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 COB 230V, 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

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What year was COB 230V registered?

COB 230V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is COB 230V safe to buy?

The MOT history for COB 230V shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COB 230V have outstanding finance?

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