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EPB 892V

1979 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,565 mi
Last recorded81,565 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPB 892V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,565 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn close to legal limit

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,688 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 80,688 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 80,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 May 2012 80,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 80,274 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

osr fog lamp lens broken

Fail 9 Jun 2011 80,263 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

osr fog lamp lens broken

Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,028 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 80,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor welded from inside.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,789 miles

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

advanced corrosion to both rear inner and outer arches, osf main box section and front crossmember.

osr boot floor repaired from inside.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,359 miles

advanced corrosion to osr arch

corrosion to boot flor and panhard rod mountings repaired from inside boot

Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,898 miles

advanced corrosion to boot floor. welded repair from inside boot.

advanced corrosion to both rear arches.

advanced corrosion to front main box sections.

advanced corrosion to front valance and crossmember.

advanced corrosion to rear panhard rod body mounting.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 76,087 miles

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

advanced corrosion to osr arch, os boot floor and nsf crossmember.

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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EPB 892V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EPB 892V, 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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EPB 892V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 August 1979.

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