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EDV 499T

1979 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,325 mi
Last recorded99,325 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDV 499T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,325 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 99,209 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 99,209 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 97,705 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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EDV 499T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EDV 499T, 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 EDV 499T registered?

EDV 499T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1979.

Is EDV 499T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDV 499T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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