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CPJ 866T

1979 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

42,624 mi
Last recorded42,624 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPJ 866T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,624 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 42,589 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 42,517 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 42,458 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 42,417 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,405 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 42,341 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,294 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,091 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,060 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,850 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,823 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,086 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,029 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,861 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,811 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,811 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,683 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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CPJ 866T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 CPJ 866T, 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 CPJ 866T registered?

CPJ 866T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 1979.

Is CPJ 866T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPJ 866T shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CPJ 866T have outstanding finance?

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