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COR 769W

1980 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,300 mi
Last recorded71,300 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOR 769W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,300 miles

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

both front brake pipes corroding + n/s/r pipe

corrosion not through all skins n/s/f inner wheel arch

exhaust front section corroding

poor beam image n/s headlight

Fail 24 Aug 2015 71,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake pipes corroding + n/s/r pipe

both front outer c.v. boots perishing

corrosion not through all skins n/s/f inner wheel arch

exhaust front section corroding

poor beam image n/s headlight

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,036 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 68,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

corrosion to o/s floor pan but not within prescribed area

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,899 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 66,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes slight unbalance

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,531 miles

rear brakes slight unbalance

Fail 25 Oct 2010 63,398 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,398 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,333 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 63,333 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 62,776 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 62,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 25 May 2007 62,543 miles

N/S REAR TYRE BADLY PERISHED ON OUTSIDE OF TREAD

Pass 22 May 2006 62,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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COR 769W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1980 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,946 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 COR 769W, 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 46 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was COR 769W registered?

COR 769W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 August 1980.

Is COR 769W safe to buy?

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