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EPH 186V

1979 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,913 mi
Last recorded70,913 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPH 186V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusty

floor rusty

nearside rear tyre is underinflated

offside rear tyre is cracking on tread

sills rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2013 70,908 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusty

floor rusty

nearside rear tyre is underinflated

offside rear tyre is cracking on tread

sills rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2013 70,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis is rusty

floor is rusty

sills rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,177 miles

corroded brake pipes on rear axle

corrosion around n/s of boot floor

front and o/s/r brakes binding

rear exhaust corroded

slightly corroded brake pipes to front flexible hoses

Pass 3 May 2011 60,621 miles

various slightly corroded brake pipes

Fail 28 Apr 2011 60,559 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

various slightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 24 Apr 2010 57,261 miles

corroded brake pipes on rear axle

corrosion to n/s boot floor

o/s cv boot deteriorating

slight cracking to front tyres

Fail 24 Apr 2010 57,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corroded brake pipes on rear axle

corrosion to n/s boot floor

o/s cv boot deteriorating

slight cracking to front tyres

Pass 5 May 2009 51,183 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f bottom balljoint boot split

Fail 29 Apr 2009 51,168 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f bottom balljoint boot split

o/s/r tyre worn to limit on outer edge

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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EPH 186V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EPH 186V, 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 EPH 186V registered?

EPH 186V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 1979.

Is EPH 186V safe to buy?

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