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AUT 8T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,621 mi
Last recorded49,621 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUT 8T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 May 2011 49,621 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 49,621 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 80,600 miles

soft floor

Pass 1 Feb 2006 79,102 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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AUT 8T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AUT 8T, 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 AUT 8T?

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What year was AUT 8T registered?

AUT 8T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is AUT 8T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUT 8T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AUT 8T have outstanding finance?

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