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BDF 882T

1978 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,200 mi
Last recorded66,200 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDF 882T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2011 66,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside outer sill ends have some corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside outer sill ends have some corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 65,246 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 64,297 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BDF 882T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BDF 882T, 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

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What year was BDF 882T registered?

BDF 882T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 1978.

Is BDF 882T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDF 882T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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