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BPV 183T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,745 mi
Last recorded63,745 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPV 183T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 63,745 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 62,814 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2013 62,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,454 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 59,236 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suspension very low

Fail 22 Jan 2009 59,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 57,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,159 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 55,076 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BPV 183T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BPV 183T, 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 BPV 183T registered?

BPV 183T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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