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CRU 511T

1979 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,517 mi
Last recorded57,517 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRU 511T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 57,517 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,039 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,008 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 56,388 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 55,594 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 54,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 53,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,732 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 52,296 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 51,251 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 49,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 46,740 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2009 46,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,288 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,165 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 46,118 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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CRU 511T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CRU 511T, 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

How do I check the history of CRU 511T?

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What year was CRU 511T registered?

CRU 511T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is CRU 511T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRU 511T shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CRU 511T have outstanding finance?

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