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EJL 478V

1980 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,013 mi
Last recorded8,013 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJL 478V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 8,013 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 8,003 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 5,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,833 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 38,233 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 704 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 98,472 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 95,889 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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EJL 478V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EJL 478V, 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 EJL 478V registered?

EJL 478V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 April 1980.

Is EJL 478V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJL 478V shows 8 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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