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AGA 641S

1978 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,801 mi
Last recorded39,801 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGA 641S
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,801 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 39,801 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,595 miles

Low effort on n/s rear service brakes.

Fail 31 May 2011 39,595 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 38,932 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 38,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 38,796 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,024 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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AGA 641S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 46,438 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 AGA 641S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AGA 641S?

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What year was AGA 641S registered?

AGA 641S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 February 1978.

Is AGA 641S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGA 641S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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