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CPV 761T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,863 mi
Last recorded24,863 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
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

RegistrationCPV 761T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 24,863 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 23,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 22,456 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 65,008 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

crack in offside front headlight

Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,617 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 21,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 21,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,403 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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CPV 761T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CPV 761T, 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 CPV 761T registered?

CPV 761T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 November 1978.

Is CPV 761T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPV 761T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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