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EPR 580V

1979 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,363 mi
Last recorded59,363 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPR 580V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,363 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 59,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2007 58,386 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 58,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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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EPR 580V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EPR 580V, 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 EPR 580V registered?

EPR 580V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 August 1979.

Is EPR 580V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPR 580V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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