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ATT 381T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,625 mi
Last recorded73,625 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATT 381T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,625 miles

service brake requirements only just met

Fail 16 Apr 2019 73,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

service brake requirements only just met

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,872 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,713 miles

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2016 67,278 miles

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 May 2015 60,427 miles

n/s/r trailing arm bushes slightly deteriated

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,479 miles

n/s steering rack boot deteriated

Pass 18 Jun 2011 54,009 miles

n/s wiper blade split

o/s headlamp misted

o/s/f brake hose slightly deteriated

slight play n/s/f lower suspention arm inner bush

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,763 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight exhaust blow and deteriation

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jun 2010 52,763 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight exhaust blow and deteriation

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,719 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 49,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,626 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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ATT 381T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ATT 381T, 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.

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What year was ATT 381T registered?

ATT 381T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is ATT 381T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATT 381T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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