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CRL 506V

1979 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,828 mi
Last recorded53,828 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRL 506V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

all welding coverd

nsf & boot floor slight corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2013 53,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 53,791 miles

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

Both rear springs broken but still located correctly

Fail 16 Jan 2012 53,773 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Both rear springs broken but still located correctly

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,474 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 43,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,143 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 35,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

corrosion n/s/r of vehicle

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,097 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)

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

corrosion n/s/r of vehicle

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,973 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,270 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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CRL 506V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CRL 506V, 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 CRL 506V registered?

CRL 506V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 November 1979.

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